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SUMMARY:Dust Yourself Off: Navigating "Failures" with MEG MEDINA: July 2024 In Person Writing Show
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature MEG MEDINA shares insights from her writing journey\, reflecting on valuable lessons learned from failures along the way. She’ll discuss what rejections can teach about improving your craft and understanding varying tastes. Hear her tips for challenges like lackluster sales and books going out of print\, including advice on active marketing and building community connections. She’ll talk about abandoned projects and low event turnouts\, and how it’s ok to let some things go until the right ingredients align and how innovative formats can engage your audience. If you’ve ever suffered the (totally normal) pangs of self-doubt\, professional comparisons\, and envy\, you’ll want to join us for an invigorating and inspiring evening with Meg learning how failures can be catalysts for growth. \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, July 30\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN PERSON at the New Market Building | 330 S 4th St\, Richmond\, VA 23219 \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required and space is limited. Ample parking is available on site! \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \n\n\n\n\nThis Writing Show is sponsored by Podium. \n \n \n  \n \n \nABOUT MEG MEDINA\n\nMeg Medina is the current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. She is the author of the Newbery Medal–winning book Merci Suárez Changes Gears\, which was followed by two more acclaimed books about the Suárez family: Merci Suárez Can’t Dance and Merci Suárez Plays It Cool. Her young adult novels include Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass\, which won the 2014 Pura Belpré Author Award; Burn Baby Burn\, which was long-listed for the National Book Award; and The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind. She is also the author of numerous award-winning picture books: Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away\, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez; Mango\, Abuela\, and Me\, illustrated by Angela Dominguez; Tía Isa Wants a Car\, illustrated by Claudio Muñoz; and her recently released No More Señora Mimi\, illustrated by Brittany Cicchese (Sept 2024.) The daughter of Cuban immigrants\, she grew up in Queens\, New York\, and now lives in Richmond\, Virginia. \n  \n  \n  \n___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/dust-yourself-off-navigating-failures-with-meg-medina-july-2024-in-person-writing-show/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY July 2024
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Leading up to the 22nd Annual Conference in October\, we will start each online Writers Wednesday with a quick preview of a conference element. \nDate: July 10\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-july-2024/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:Querypalooza 2024
DESCRIPTION:Querypalooza 2024 | 2 Parts\nTuesday\, July 9 | 5:30–7:30 pm | Query Letter Master Class\nTuesday July 16\, 2024 | 5:30–7:30 pm | Private Consultation with a Query Expert\nJames River Writers is bringing back this popular program that provides an in-depth Master Class on crafting your perfect query letter (taught by experienced literary agent JENNIFER UDDEN)\, followed up with a one-on-one meeting with a query expert to get personalized feedback on your finished product. Both segments will be hosted online\, and registrants will be provided with a recording of the Master Class. Details and registration HERE. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/querypalooza2024/
LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Master Classes
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SUMMARY:ONLINE MASTER CLASS: Shaping Your Family History Into Compelling Stories
DESCRIPTION:Do you have family stories in your head\, a few trinkets you inherited\, or a box of old family photographs\, letters or family documents with which you always wanted to “do something?” This workshop will explore different approaches to creating compelling stories from family history. We will study how artifacts such as letters and official documents can be used to develop a narrative\, discuss different research methods\, and look closely at how source material is transformed into a story. We will also practice writing short scenes and examine literary devices and structure to help shape our stories. \n\nTime:  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern \nWhere: In the comfort of your home\, via the Zoom platform \n$50 Members; $75 Non-members \nRegistrants will receive a short reading on Friday\, June 21\, to review ahead of the master class. If you register after June 21\, we will email the reading to you as soon as possible. \nMaster Class details\, including the Zoom link to join\, will be sent to registrants in a reminder email prior to the class.  \nMaster Class Instructor:\n \n\n\n\nAnnette Gendler is the author of the award-winning children’s book Natalie and the Nazi Soldiers\, the guide How to Write Compelling Stories from Family History\, and the memoir Jumping Over Shadows. She writes the Substack The Art of Living and Writing and teaches courses on writing stories from family history. \nWebsite  |  Facebook  |  Instagram\n\n\n\n  \n \n  \n \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-shaping-your-family-history-into-compelling-stories/
LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. \nDate: June 12\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. \nThis project was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-june-2024/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:AI in PUBLISHING featuring JANE FRIEDMAN: The Good\, the Bad\, and the Ugly (Online Advocacy Series)
DESCRIPTION:Like it or hate it\, artificial intelligence is an inescapable feature of work and life for writing and publishing today. The tools and services you use already include AI technology\, including Microsoft Word\, Grammarly\, Gmail\, and Google Docs. Eventually\, AI will be an accepted and normal part of the writing and publishing process. \nJane Friedman will discuss how AI is being used by authors and publishers for positive and creative ends. There are legal\, safe\, and effective ways to use free and paid AI tools to help you with marketing\, research\, brainstorming\, and deciphering the latest contract you’ve been sent. Of course\, there are plenty of bad actors using AI\, too\, and Jane will describe the most prevalent types of fraud or infringement\, and what you can do if you find yourself affected. We’ll look at how to talk with your agent and publisher about use of AI in connection with your work\, plus other steps you can take to protect your rights and intellectual property. \nProceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Authors Guild Foundation. \nFeaturing  JANE FRIEDMAN \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 14  | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern | Online via Zoom \nCost:  $5 registration fee will be donated to the Author’s Guild Foundation \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nRegistrants will be emailed the Zoom link to join upon registraton. After the event\, registrants will be sent a link to the program\, and you may watch it at your leisure for thirty days. \n \n \n\nABOUT JANE FRIEDMAN\n \nJane Friedman has spent nearly 25 years working in the book publishing industry\, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. She is the editor of The Hot Sheet\, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors\, and was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World in 2023. Her latest book is The Business of Being a Writer (University of Chicago Press)\, which received a starred review from Library Journal. In addition to serving on grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund\, she works with organizations such as The Authors Guild to bring transparency to the business of publishing. \nWebsite  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nABOUT THE AUTHORS GUILD \nWith more than 14\,000 members\, the Authors Guild is the nation’s oldest and largest professional organization for published writers. Their mission is to support working writers by advocating for their rights\, fighting for fair contracts and a living wage\, and creating community.\nWebsite
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/ai-in-publishing/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY MAY 2024
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and February will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at reserved tables just inside the front entrance! \nDate: May 8\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/in-person-writers-wednesday-may-2024/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:ASK AN AGENT! April 2024 Special Edition (In Person) Writing Show
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions you’d like to ask a literary agent\, but you’ve never had the opportunity to do so? Well\, we’ve got you covered! \nThis special edition of the Writing Show features literary agent RICK LEWIS of Martin Literary & Media Management and offers writers a chance to get their burning questions answered by a seasoned literary agent with multi-genre experience. Join us in person at the Innerwork Center for a unique opportunity to hear things straight from an expert in the trenches! \nWhen you register for this program\, you will be asked to submit your top two questions ahead of time\, so please be prepared to do so. While we cannot guarantee we will get to every question submitted\, we will do our best. Preference will be given to questions that are applicable to wider audiences. Note that even if Rick doesn’t represent your particular genre\, the majority of questions asked of agents can apply to all genres. If we have time\, we will also take questions from the audience\, but we’ll choose from our pre-submitted questions first. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \nWhat: Special Edition of the Writing Show: Ask an Agent \nWhere: The Innerwork Center | 213 Roseneath Rd\, Richmond\, VA 23221 \nWhen: Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nFeaturing: Literary Agent Rick Lewis | Moderated by Phil Hilliker \nCost: $15 Members | $22 Non-Members \nParking is available in a lot behind the Innerwork building or anywhere on the street. \n \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \nLITERARY AGENT\n\nRICK LEWIS is a literary manager representing fantasy\, science-fiction\, and horror authors\, as well as comic book and graphic novel creators. He kicked off his career writing local TV newscasts before escaping into corporate marketing while editing novels on the side. In 2018\, he followed his passion for speculative fiction to Uproar Books\, where he served as editor-in-chief until becoming an agent in 2022\, when he moved to Charlottesville with his spouse and two children. \nWEBSITE  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n  \nMODERATOR\n \nPhillip Hilliker is a creatively restless writer and illustrator with credits spanning many fields and genres. Formerly JRW’s membership coordinator\, he is currently a script writer for a video production and marketing firm in central Virginia. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/ask-an-agent-2024/
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY April 2024 (Online) featuring Poetry Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. \nSpecial Feature in April: Poetry Spotlight In celebration of Poetry Month\, we will have special guests sharing their poetry at the top of the program. Featuring JRW poets Rosa Castellano\, Dae Newman\, and Ran Walker. This will last approximately 15-20 minutes. Following the poetry readings\, we will commence with our regular breakout rooms. Come for the duration\, or drop in as your schedule allows.   \nDate: April 10\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join.  \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-april-2024/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. \nSpecial Feature in March: Newcomers Welcome Designed for those new to JRW; enjoy an overview of our programming\, membership levels\, contests\, and more! We will start the program with this presentation (approximately 15-20 minutes long) and then proceed to the breakout rooms for socializing and networking. If you’re already well acquainted with JRW\, feel free to come a bit later if you wish.  \nDate: March 13\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistrants will receive a confirmation email with details and the Zoom link to join.  \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-march-2023/
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SUMMARY:2024 FEBRUARY ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Writing for Younger Audiences
DESCRIPTION:What’s it like writing for younger readers? When it’s more important than ever to empower young readers\, how do you make sure you’re writing the most authentic and engaging work possible? What faux pas are most common when writing about the ever-evolving social scene for young people? Three superstar authors will share their ideas for connecting with audiences. \nSpeakers: Dr. Kelly Ann Jacobson\, Rhonda Roumani\, and Julian Winters \nModerator:  Alethea McCollin \nDate: Tuesday\, February 27\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:25 pm to keep from interrupting the panel discussion once it begins at 6:30pm. \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kelly Ann Jacobson is the author of the queer young adult retelling Tink and Wendy\, which won the Foreword Reviews Gold Medal for YA\, as well many other books. Her short pieces have been published in Boulevard\, Southern Humanities Review\, Daily Science Fiction\, and many other literary magazines. She is an Assistant Professor of English at the University of Lynchburg\, and she also teaches “Completing the Novel” for Johns Hopkins University’s online MA program.\n\n\n\nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\nRhonda Roumani is a Syrian American journalist who has covered the Arab world and Muslim issues for more than two decades. She is the author of the Middle Grade novel Tagging Freedom (Union Square); the picture book Insha’Allah\, No\, Maybe So (Holiday House; May 14\, 2024) and a non-fiction picture book\, Umm Kulthum: Star of the East (Interlink\, Fall 2024.) She lives in New Haven\, Connecticut with her family. \nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nJulian Winters is the author of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Award-winning Running With Lions; the Georgia Peach Award nominated Right Where I Left You; Junior Library Guild Selections How to Be Remy Cameron\, The Summer of Everything\, and As You Walk On By; and the upcoming Prince of the Palisades. A self-proclaimed comic book geek\, Julian currently lives outside of Atlanta where he can be found watching the only two sports he can follow—volleyball and soccer.\n\n\n\nTWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nAlethea McCollin is a playwright\, director\, actor\, producer\, and founder of Orange Stilettos Productions. She has written over twenty plays\, including three musicals\, as well as other works of fiction\, and the children’s book The Cloud Catcher. Her plays include The Stilettos Monologues\, Styx and Gunz\, Re-naming Shaim and Pastor Willie. She is currently producing and starring in her original play – The Stilettos Monologues. Alethea serves on the board of James River Writers\, is a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Virginia Screenwriters Forum\, and is an unabashed shoe addict. She enjoys gardening and baking. \nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  INSTAGRAM \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2024-february-online-writing-show-writing-for-younger-audiences/
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SUMMARY:FEBRUARY 2024 ONLINE NUTS & BOLTS LUNCHTIME SERIES: Submitting Your Work to an Agent
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Eastern | February 8\, 15\, 22\nThe process of finding a suitable agent for your work and then submitting your work for consideration can be both daunting and intimidating. In this three-part series\, we will break down the essentials\, including how and where to find your ideal agent\, identifying comps and genre\, managing the submission process\, and more. Whether you’re ready to submit\, or you’re just starting out\, we’ll give you the tools you need to be prepared. \nJRW’s Executive Director\, Katharine Herndon\, will be your instructor for this three-part series. Katharine has taught business English at Lockheed Martin\, a teacher workshop at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts\, and literary arts to sixth graders through community college students. In addition\, she recently gave a coffee talk for CultureWorks on planning conferences\, and has taught classes on “Writing Your Author Bio” and “Doing More with Dialogue.” Her short stories have appeared in several indie-published anthologies\, including The Great Richmond Zombie Book and River City Secrets\, and she has a chapter in the recent publication Launch Pad: Countdown to Marketing Your Book. \nEach class in this series includes: a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, and an action-items worksheet with additional links and resources.  \nChoose one\, two\, or all three (BEST BUY!) classes in the series.  \nSeries details and registration HERE.\nThis series is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-2024-online-nuts-bolts-lunchtime-series-submitting-your-work-to-an-agent/2024-02-08/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series
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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON WRITERS WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2024
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. We rotate hosting these programs online and in-person\, and February will be in person at Ardent Craft Ales. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. You do not have to be a JRW member to attend! \nLook for us inside at a reserved table! \nDate: February 7\, 2024 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 West Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nCost: FREE! \nNo registration is required. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-february-2024/
LOCATION:Ardent Craft Ales\, 3200 W Leigh Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:JRW WRITE-INS
DESCRIPTION:COMMIT TO WRITING TIME EVERY MONTH. JRW IS HERE TO HELP!\nUPDATE! We are now offering BOTH morning and evening Write-In times each month. Choose one or both times\, as your schedule allows.\nCommitment to writing time can be the best indicator of a writer’s success. To help you stay on track and prioritize your writing\, we are offering monthly JRW Write-Ins in 2024. We will host Write-Ins online\, each month\, except in January and October\, offering both morning and evening sessions \nWrite-Ins will be hosted on the Zoom platform and are intended to offer you a time commitment each month to dedicate to anything you may need to accomplish to meet your writing goals. \nWrite-Ins are free\, but registration is required. \nDetails and registration HERE.\nThis series was supported\, in part\, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/jrw-write-ins/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055405
CREATED:20240108T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T212701Z
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SUMMARY:2024 JANUARY IN PERSON WRITING SHOW | The Inside Scoop on Bookselling
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wondered how books get into brick and mortar bookstores and if there are any strategies for helping them sell\, this Writing Show is for you! JRW invites three area booksellers to the stage to talk about best practices\, how and why books get ordered and returned\, and tips for making the bookseller/author relationship the best it can be. \nSpeakers:  Krystle Dandridge\, Berkley McDaniel\, and Katarina Spears \nModerator:  Dr. DaNika Neblett Robinson \nDate: Tuesday\, January 23\, 2024 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN PERSON at the New Market Building | 330 S 4th St\, Richmond\, VA 23219 \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight\, January 22. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive in time to find parking and be seated before the panel discussion begins at 6:30 pm. \nThis Writing Show is sponsored by Podium. \n \n\nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\n\n\n\nKrystle Dandridge is an avid reader who has learned to value the importance of self-care. The pandemic presented numerous obstacles\, and Krystle felt the need to shift gears to focus more on self-care as that became the focus of coping with the constant isolation that was society. Krystle turned to reading more and was eventually pushed to pursue a lifelong dream of owning a bookstore. She created the RVA Book Bar\, a space that centers BIPOC authors and brands.\n\n\n\nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\nBerkley McDaniel is an owner\, buyer\, and feeder of store cats Page and Mylar for Shelf Life Books in Carytown\, a community favorite for its curated selection of new and used books and for its fun and quirky vibe. Berkley loves reading crime\, southern noir\, and literary fiction from around the world. In his spare time\, he naps. \nWEBSITE \n  \n  \n  \n\n \n\n\n\nKat Spears is a librarian\, former bookseller\, and author. She also serves as the volunteer bookseller for the James River Writers annual conference.\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nDr. DaNika Neblett Robinson is the author of The Metamorphic Journey\, a novella that explores three teenage mothers’ quest to succeed. This fictional work is based on her experiences of becoming a teen mom\, first-generation college student\, and ultimately the recipient of multiple academic degrees\, including master’s and doctoral degrees. The Metamorphic Journey is also the name of a movement that DaNika founded to foster individuals’ personal growth. Additionally\, she is the founder of Wailing Women Ministries\, a nonprofit organization that provides book scholarships to female high school seniors. DaNika is a higher education administrator and expert in transformational leadership who speaks widely about the benefits of diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, belonging\, justice\, and leadership in the workplace. She also coauthored an anthology\, On Womanhood: Connecting and Thriving in Every Season\, featuring personal essays penned by women ages 21 to 72. \nWEBSITE  | TWITTER  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2024-january-online-writing-show-the-inside-scoop-on-bookselling/
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T235900
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SUMMARY:2024 SHANN PALMER POETRY CONTEST - Open January 5 through February 29
DESCRIPTION:The Shann Palmer Poetry Contest is a partnership between James River Writers and Richmond magazine to encourage Virginia poets to share their best work. \nThe contest is named after Shann Palmer\, a long-time JRW volunteer and board member\, beloved poet\, and a wild- and wise-hearted creative who shared her spirit and talents freely\, inspiring and encouraging others in the literary community. She passed away in December 2013\, and the contest (formerly “Best Poetry Contest”) was renamed in her honor the following year. \nFirst prize: $500\, publication of winning poem(s) in Richmond magazine\, and a ticket to the annual James River Writers conference. \nSubmissions for the Shann Palmer Poetry Contest will be accepted January 5 – February 29\, 2024. \nEntry fee: $25 \nSee full submission guidelines and rules HERE.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2024-shann-palmer-poetry-contest-open-january-5-through-february-29/
CATEGORIES:2024,Contest,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231213T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055405
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY December 2023
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. \nDate: December 13\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, December 12. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-december-2023/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T200000
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SUMMARY:2023 NOVEMBER ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Time as a Story Element
DESCRIPTION:In writing\, time can create or postpone urgency\, define your setting\, and impact your characters’ actions—regardless of genre. Let’s talk flashbacks\, time leaps\, time-travel\, using historical events\, and making/breaking the space-time continuum. Our panel will provide guidance on managing chronology\, establishing anchoring points\, and utilizing time to enhance and propel your narratives. \nSpeakers:  Denny S. Bryce\, Mike Chen\, Kosoko Jackson \nModerator:  Karen A. Chase \nDate: Tuesday\, November 14\, 2023 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight on November 13 \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:25 pm to keep from interrupting the panel discussion once it begins at 6:30pm. \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\nDenny S. Bryce is a best-selling\, award-winning author of historical fiction. A former dancer and public relations professional\, Denny is an adjunct professor in the MFA program at Drexel University\, a book critic for NPR\, and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in USA Today and Harper’s Bazaar. She is also a member of the Historical Novel Society\, Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, and Tall Poppy Writers. Originally from Ohio\, she likes to call Chicago her hometown but currently resides in Savannah\, Georgia. \nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\nMike Chen is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Brotherhood\, Here And Now And Then\, and the upcoming A Quantum Love Story. He lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and thinks dogs are the very best. \nWEBSITE  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n  \n\nKosoko Jackson is a USA Today Bestselling author of The Forest Demands Its Due and a Lambda Award-winning author for his queer rom-com I’m (So) Not Over You. He writes science fiction\, dark fantasy\, horror\, and contemporary romances that center queer Black characters in a variety of lights. He lives in the New York Metro area with his Golden Retriever\, Artemis. \nWEBSITE |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nKaren A. Chase is an author\, speaker\, and brand designer. Her latest book\, Brand the Author (Not the Book) is a branding/marketing workbook for authors. Her first novel\, Carrying Independence\, is historical fiction about the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a nominee for the 2020 Library of Virginia Literary Awards\, and was awarded #12 of the 100 Best Indie Books of 2019. She also published Bonjour 40: A Paris Travel Log\, and a short food-themed story (with recipes)\, Mary Angela’s Kitchen. Originally from Canada\, Karen is now chasing histories from Richmond\, VA. \nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2023-november-online-writing-show-time-as-a-story-element/
CATEGORIES:2023,2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055405
CREATED:20231026T184315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T184315Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY November 2023
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. \nDate: November 8\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, November 7. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-november-2023/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T055405
CREATED:20230924T185733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T185733Z
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY October 2023 | Newcomers Welcome
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. This Writers Wednesday will begin with a NEWCOMERS WELCOME that will give you an overview of JRW programming\, membership options\, and more. Join us! \nDate: October 18\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, October 17. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-october-2023-newcomers-welcome/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231007
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SUMMARY:OCTOBER 6 MASTER CLASS OFFERINGS (ONLINE & IN-PERSON!)
DESCRIPTION:DID YOU KNOW the ten pre-conference Master Classes we are offering can be purchased a la carte? You can attend any of our ten Master Classes without having to purchase a full in-person conference ticket. Take advantage of these two-hour deep dive programs taught by industry experts in three tracks: Traditional Publishing\, Business\, and Craft of Writing. Choose from nine online classes and one in-person class\, in central Virginia. We are thrilled to continue these online choices for our writing community on Friday\, October 6. Your registration includes limited access to the Master Class recording. \n$50 Each for JRW Members /$75 Each for Non-Members\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 6 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Eastern | ONLINE\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 6 | 11:15 PM – 1:15 PM Eastern | ONLINE\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 6 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern | ONLINE\n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 6 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern | IN-PERSON\nLocation: Robious Landing Park\, 3800 James River Road\, Midlothian\, VA 23113
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/october-6-master-class-offerings-online-in-person/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY September 2023 - Socialize & Network
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. This is the last Writers Wednesday before our 21st Annual Conference! Come with any burning questions you may have. \nDate: September 13\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, September 12. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-september-2023-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T200000
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SUMMARY:AUGUST 2023 ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Writing Conference Confidential
DESCRIPTION:A writing conference planner\, a literary agent\, and a conference guest walk into a (Zoom) room… \nAs the 21st Annual James River Writers Conference approaches\, we will hear key perspectives about what to expect from a writing conference\, how to get the most out of your time there\, and a rundown of dos and don’ts to help you make sense of it all! Here’s what we’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\n\nJRW Director of Programs & Communications\, Brynn Markham\, will share an overview of our upcoming fall conference\, including the inside scoop on new and returning opportunities\, and help you plan to be your most comfortable\, authentic self.\nLiterary Agent Saritza Hernandez will reveal the greatest hits and catastrophes they’ve experienced on the receiving end of agent meetings and provide tips to make the most of your one-on-one appointment\, no matter where you are on your writing journey.\nJRW Executive Director\, Katharine Herndon\, will pull it all together\, pairing her behind-the-scenes perspective from her involvement in the JRW Annual Conference for nearly two decades\, with her experience as an attendee at non-JRW writing conferences and agent meetings. She’s been there\, done that!\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator Bill Blume has also been around the conference block\, and as he guides the discussion\, he’ll share his insights as a speaker\, moderator\, teacher\, and one of a handful of people who has been to every one of JRW’s conferences. \nWhether you’re planning to attend our conference in October or are just curious\, this Writing Show will reveal the ins and outs of successful conference attendance\, leaving you better prepared to rock a weekend of community\, inspiration\, and education! \nNote that we’re offering this Writing Show at a special discounted rate!  \nSpeakers:  Literary Agent Saritza Herndandez\, Katharine Herndon\, Brynn Markham \nModerator:  Bill Blume \nDate: Tuesday\, August 29\, 2023 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $5 Members | $7 Non-members \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight on August 28 \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:25 pm to keep from interrupting the panel discussion once it begins at 6:30pm. \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\nSaritza Hernandez of the Andrea Brown Literary Agency came to agenting from a publishing industry background and has been a literary agent for 12 years. Based in Orlando\, Florida\, she is a passionate advocate of the BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ communities. She enjoys fresh voices in Children’s and Adult commercial fiction and select non-fiction. \n  \nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n\n \nKatharine Herndon was a fan of James River Writers even before they hired her. She has attended every conference and well over a hundred Writing Shows. She served on the JRW board in a variety of roles\, including executive secretary\, co-chair of the 2011 conference committee\, and membership chair. She has earned a 120-hour certificate in Nonprofit Management and completed the Emerging Nonprofit Leadership Program. Throughout her time with JRW\, she has prioritized service to the literary community\, and has served as a judge for the Virginia High School League and the local Scholastic awards\, as well as being a panelist for selecting the Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s first Writer in Residence\, Richmond’s first Poet Laureate\, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts’ Artist Fellowship in Poetry. Katharine’s work has been published by RVA indie press Sink/Swim in The Great Richmond Zombie Book and appears in the anthology River Town\, and the Richmond-based anthology River City Secrets. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida\, Davidson College\, and St. Catherine’s School. \nWEBSITE \n\n \nBrynn Markham is passionate about connecting people and organizations in ways that strengthen communities and amplify the strengths and talents of everyone involved. She joined James River Writers in February 2020\, as Director of Programs and Communications and was tasked with leading efforts to move the annual conference online to continue to meet the needs of the JRW writing community in the virtual space. She has enjoyed planning two online conferences and is currently planning her second in-person writing conference. Brynn has also taught several JRW classes on marketing and audience engagement for writers. Prior to joining James River Writers\, she spearheaded nationally recognized and award-winning marketing campaigns and events in her communications and outreach role at VPM\, Richmond’s PBS and NPR affiliate. Projects she’s especially proud of include: The Great American Read; Ken Burns’ The Vietnam War; Great Performances’ Hamilton’s America; PBS KIDS Summer Challenge; and the nation’s largest screening events for series premieres of Downton Abbey two years in a row. Prior to her tenure at VPM PBS/NPR\, Brynn worked with First Book\, helping children in underserved areas gain access to books to tackle the literacy gap. Before having her son and changing her career path\, she worked as a Senior Accountant in Orlando\, Florida\, for a national Real Estate Investment Trust\, for 8 years. She studied accounting at the University of Central Florida\, and then Nonprofit Management at Virginia Commonwealth University. \nWEBSITE   \n\nMODERATOR\n \nBill Blume discovered his love for the written word while in high school and has been writing ever since. His latest book West of Apocalypse comes out August 2023. His short stories have been published in many fantasy anthologies and various ezines. Like the father figure in his debut novel Gidion’s Hunt\, Bill has worked as a 911 dispatcher for more than 20 years. \nWEBSITE  | TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-2023-online-writing-show-writing-conference-confidential/
CATEGORIES:2023,2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T123000
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SUMMARY:AUGUST ONLINE NUTS & BOLTS LUNCHTIME SERIES: Character\, Dialogue\, & Point of View
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Eastern | August 10\, 17\, & 24\nJRW’s Executive Director\, Katharine Herndon\, will be your instructor for this three-part series on fiction-writing basics that will help you plan important pieces of your next project or polish a work in progress. Katharine has taught business English at Lockheed Martin\, a teacher workshop at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts\, and literary arts to sixth graders through community college students. In addition\, she recently gave a coffee talk for CultureWorks on planning conferences\, and has taught classes on “Writing Your Author Bio” and “Doing More with Dialogue.” Her short stories have appeared in several indie-published anthologies\, including The Great Richmond Zombie Book and River City Secrets\, and she has a chapter in the recent publication Launch Pad: Countdown to Marketing Your Book. \nEach class in this series includes: a one-hour online workshop\, access to the recording\, and an action-items worksheet with additional links and resources. \n  \nChoose one\, two\, or all three (BEST BUY!) classes in the series.  \nSeries details and registration HERE.\n  \nThis series is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-online-nuts-bolts-lunchtime-series-character-dialogue-point-of-view/2023-08-10/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY August 2023 - Socialize & Network
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. \nDate: August 9\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, August 8. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-august-2023-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T200000
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SUMMARY:JULY 2023 ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Growing Your Writing Resume: It's About More Than Just the Money
DESCRIPTION:Writers often think of the importance of growing their writing resume primarily in the context of increasing their income stream. While a bigger paycheck may result\, we’ll talk about how expanding your writing profile can better position you as a seasoned professional or subject matter expert\, helping you secure increasingly significant opportunities. Whether you’re interested in landing a writing-related job or speaking gig\, writing an in-depth piece for a prestigious journal\, hooking an agent\, or landing a book deal\, having a breadth and depth of experience can help. Our panel of experts will discuss how their diverse writing resumes helped sell their work\, build their audiences\, and achieve overall success. \nSpeakers:  Audrey Burges\, Athena Dixon\, and Sushma Subramanian \nModerator:  Phil Hilliker \nDate: Tuesday\, July 25\, 2023 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight on July 24 \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:25 pm to keep from interrupting the panel discussion once it begins at 6:30pm. \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \n \n \n \nSPEAKERS\n\nAUDREY BURGES writes novels\, humor\, short fiction\, and essays in Richmond\, Virginia. Her first novel\, The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone\, was released in 2023\, and is forthcoming in numerous translations around the world. Her second book\, A House Like an Accordion\, will be published by Berkley in May 2024. Audrey is a frequent contributor of humor to McSweeney’s\, The New Yorker\, and other humor outlets\, and her stories and essays have appeared in several literary magazines and in the overstuffed Notes app of her phone. Audrey was born and raised in Arizona by her linguist parents\, which is a lot like being raised by wolves\, but with better grammar. \nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK  | TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n\n\nBorn and raised in NE Ohio\, ATHENA DIXON is the author of the essay collections The Loneliness Files (Tin House Books) and The Incredible Shrinking Woman (Split/Lip Press)\, as well as the poetry chapbook No God In This Room (Argus House Press). Her work also appears in The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 2: Black Girl Magic (Haymarket Books) and Getting to the Truth: The Practice and Craft of Creative Nonfiction (Hippocampus Books). \nWEBSITE  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\n \nSUSHMA SUBRAMANIAN is the author of How to Feel: The Science and Meaning of Touch. She is a science and health journalist whose writing has appeared in Slate\, The Atlantic\, Elle\, Scientific American\, Discover and many others. Subramanian teaches journalism as an associate professor at the University of Mary Washington and advises the student newspaper\, The Weekly Ringer. \nWEBSITE  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nPHILLIP HILLIKER is a creatively restless writer and illustrator with credits spanning many fields and genres. Formerly JRW’s membership coordinator\, he is currently a script writer for a video production and marketing firm in central Virginia. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-2023-online-writing-show-growing-your-writing-resume-its-about-more-than-just-the-money/
CATEGORIES:2023,2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230712T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230712T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY July 2023 - Socialize & Network
DESCRIPTION:Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. While hosting this program online\, we create rotating\, intimate groups of 3-5 people in breakout rooms\, to allow attendees to have manageable conversations with others. JRW staff is always on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. \nDate: July 12\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, July 11. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \nJames River Writers is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-july-2023-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:2023,2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T200000
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SUMMARY:JUNE IN-PERSON WRITING SHOW | Structuring Your Memoir
DESCRIPTION:JRW IS PLEASED TO HOST THIS WRITING SHOW IN-PERSON AT THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF RICHMOND \nWhile an autobiography encompasses an author’s entire life\, a memoir is a smaller slice—maybe a series of connected moments or a period of particular significance. How do you choose your focus for a memoir\, and how should that affect how you tell it? Three memoirists will discuss a variety of possibilities for structuring your personal story. \nSpeakers: Lisa Cooper Ellison\, Sharon Harrigan\, Jon Pineda \nDate: Tuesday\, June 27\, 2023 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN-PERSON! Visual Arts Center of Richmond  \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight on June 26\, or when capacity is reached. We will not be taking walk-ins at the door. \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm. Snacks and soft drinks will be provided during this time. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive by 6:20 pm to allow time to find your seat before the program begins. \nFree parking is available in a lot behind the Visual Arts Center. Follow the alleyway to the back of the building. You may then enter the building through the back entrance. Additional parking may also be available at Binford Middle School. See details HERE.  \nOur program will be hosted on the second floor at the top of the stairs. An elevator is available behind the staircase. \n  \nThis program is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/june-in-person-writing-show-structuring-your-memoir/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center\, 1812 West Main Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T193000
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY IN-PERSON June 2023
DESCRIPTION:James River Writers is excited to host this month’s Writers Wednesday IN-PERSON at Hardywood West Creek\, in RVA.  Community is at the core of everything we do\, and Writers Wednesday is the perfect place to strengthen that. Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect\, laugh\, and revel in a well-deserved break. JRW staff will be in attendance to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. This program will be hosted IN PERSON at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery/West Creek | 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr\, Richmond\, VA 23238. We have reserved two gazebos on the lawn area. Note that Hardywood has parking lots in front\, as you enter\, as well as behind the brewery. Drop in anytime between 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\, or stay the duration. \nDrinks are available for purchase\, and food truck(s) will be on site as well. More about Hardywood including their food truck schedule\, can be found HERE.\n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 14\, 2023 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) \nLocation: IN-PERSON at Hardywood West Creek | 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr\nRichmond\, VA 23238 \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration is required. \nThis program is supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-in-person-june-2023/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T203000
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SUMMARY:We STILL Need Diverse Books: An Advocacy Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Begun around a Twitter conversation in 2014\, the nonprofit We Need Diverse Books “advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people.” This panel will help us understand what the publishing industry looks like today—both how far we’ve come\, and how far we need to go. Join three representatives from We Need Diverse Books to learn more about what we as writers and book lovers can do to help move the needle on diversity in publishing. \nProceeds from ticket sales will be donated to We Need Diverse Books. \nPanelists: Minh Lê\, Kaitlyn Patterson\, and Caroline Tung Richmond \nModerator: Rosa Castellano \nWhen: Tuesday\, May 30  | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern | Online via Zoom \nCost:  $5 registration fee will be donated to We Need Diverse Books. \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nRegistration closes at midnight\, on May 29. The link to join will be emailed to you the the morning of the program. \n \n \n\nPANELISTS:\n \nMinh Lê is the award-winning author of picture books including The Blur\, Real to Me\, Lift (an Eisner Award nominee)\, Drawn Together (winner of the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature)\, and graphic novels such as Green Lantern: Legacy and Enlighten Me. In addition to writing books\, he serves on the Board of We Need Diverse Books\, is on the faculty of the Hamline MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults\, and has been a contributor to a variety of publications\, including The Horn Book\, NPR\, HuffPost\, and The New York Times. Outside of spending time with his wonderful wife and children at their home in San Diego\, his favorite place to be is in the middle of a good book. \nWebsite  |  Twitter  |  Instagram \n  \n \n\n\n\nKaitlyn Sage Patterson grew up with her nose in a book outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. After a ten year stint in West Tennessee\, she’s once more happily living at the feet of the mountains that raised her. Her debut novel\, The Diminished\, was published by HarlequinTEEN in 2018. Its sequel\, The Exalted\, followed in 2019. Her next series\, The Windy Creek Stables series will be published by Feiwel and Friends beginning in 2025. She is proud to spend her professional time raising money for We Need Diverse Books.\n\n\n\nWebsite  |  Instagram \n  \n \nCaroline Tung Richmond is an experienced nonprofit director with an emphasis on diversity\, inclusion\, and the power of diverse literature. She began her career at the Smithsonian Institution and segued into the nonprofit world in 2017\, starting at the entry level and taking on an executive role in less than four years’ time. As Executive Director of We Need Diverse Books\, Caroline oversees over a dozen initiatives united under the same goal – to create a world where everyone can find themselves in the pages of a book. Caroline is a member of various advisory boards\, including the Little Free Library and Mayo Clinic Press. She is also an award-winning young adult author of five novels and one anthology. \nWebsite  \n  \nMODERATOR:\n \n  \nRosa Castellano is a poet whose work was recently supported with a year-long fellowship from the Visual Arts Center of Virginia and by Tin House. In 2021\, she was a finalist for Cave Canem’s Starshine and Clay Fellowship and her work can be found or is forth coming from RHINO Poetry\, South Hampton Review\, EcoTheo Review and Passages North. \n  \n  \n  \nAbout We Need Diverse Books (WNDB): \nWe Need Diverse Books™ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people. WNDB recognizes all diverse experiences\, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA\, Native\, people of color\, gender diversity\, people with disabilities*\, and ethnic\, cultural\, and religious minorities.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/we-still-need-diverse-books-an-advocacy-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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