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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\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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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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/
LOCATION:VA
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
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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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T180000
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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\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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2024,Featured,Writing Shows
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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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2024,Contest,Featured
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231213T193000
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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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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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\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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T193000
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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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured
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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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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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\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/
LOCATION:VA
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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230809T193000
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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/
LOCATION:VA
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\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/
LOCATION:VA
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/
LOCATION:VA
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T173000
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/
LOCATION:VA
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\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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY May 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. And\, 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: May 10\, 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\, May 9. 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-may-2023-socialize-network/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T193000
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY IN-PERSON April 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\, April 12\, 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. \nReview our COVID guidelines HERE. \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 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-in-person-april-2023/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:MARCH  IN-PERSON WRITING SHOW | Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? What Services Should Writers Pay For?
DESCRIPTION:JRW IS PLEASED TO HOST THIS WRITING SHOW IN-PERSON AT THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF RICHMOND \nThere are as many different services writers can pay for as there are ways of getting your writing in front of your audience. What’s worth the expenditure\, and what are the red flags? If it’s worth it to pay for editing\, graphic design\, illustration\, and formatting\, how much is too much? If you pay for any part of your work’s publication\, how soon (if ever) will you recoup those costs? Come talk nickels and dimes with our experts. \nSpeakers: Karen A. Chase\, J.C. Kang\, Heather Weidner \nModerator: DaNika Neblett Robinson \nDate: Tuesday\, March 28\, 2023 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN-PERSON! Visual Arts Center of Richmond | 1812 W. Main Street \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight on March 27\, or when capacity is reached. We will not be taking walk-ins at the door. \nClick HERE for COVID-19 Guidelines. \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 is 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 Writing Show is sponsored by: \n \nRegister Now \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 \n\nSPEAKERS\n \nKAREN A. CHASE \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. \n Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram \n\n  \n \nJC KANG \nJC Kang‘s unhealthy obsession with Fantasy and Sci-Fi began at an early age when his brother introduced him to The Chronicles of Narnia\, Star Trek\, and Star Wars. As an adult\, he combines his geek roots with his professional experiences as a Chinese Medicine doctor\, martial arts instructor\, and technical writer to pen epic fantasy stories. His Legends of Tivara series has sold 85\,000 copies. \nWebsite | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  \n  \n\n  \n \nHEATHER WEIDNER \nThrough the years\, Heather Weidner has been a cop’s kid\, technical writer\, editor\, college professor\, software tester\, and IT manager. In addition to the Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mysteries\, Heather writes the Jules Keene Glamping Mysteries and the Delanie Fitzgerald mystery series set in Virginia. Her short stories appear in the Virginia is for Mysteries series\, 50 Shades of Cabernet\, Deadly Southern Charm\, and Murder by the Glass\, and her novellas appear in The Mutt Mysteries series. Originally from Virginia Beach\, Heather has been a mystery fan since Scooby-Doo and Nancy Drew. She lives in Central Virginia with her husband and a pair of Jack Russell terriers. \nWebsite | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram  \n  \n\n\nMODERATOR\n \nDR. DANIKA NEBLETT ROBINSON \nDaNika 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 | Facebook |  Twitter | Instagram \n  \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/march-in-person-writing-show-at-the-visual-arts-center-of-richmond-is-the-juice-worth-the-squeeze/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center\, 1812 West Main Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T173000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY March 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. And\, 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: March 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\, March 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-march-2023-socialize-network/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T200000
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SUMMARY:FEBRUARY 2023 ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Switching It Up: Writing in Multiple Genres
DESCRIPTION:Writers are often told to devote themselves to a single genre and audience to build a following and sales. But what if you contain multitudes? Can you be successful without pigeonholing yourself? Get some ideas and learn best practices from a panel of literary professionals who like to keep their options open. \nSpeakers:  Remica Bingham-Risher\, Lisa Hagan\, Sarah Glenn Marsh \nModerator:  Rebekah Pierce \nDate: Tuesday\, February 28\, 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 February 27 \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    \n\n \nSPEAKERS\n\nREMICA BINGHAM-RISHER\, a native of Phoenix\, Arizona\, is a Cave Canem fellow and Affrilachian Poet. Her work has been published in The New York Times\, The Writer’s Chronicle\, Callaloo and Essence. She is the author of Conversion (Lotus\, 2006)\, What We Ask of Flesh (Etruscan\, 2013)\, Starlight & Error (Diode\, 2017)\, and Soul Culture: Black Poets\, Books and Questions That Grew Me Up (Beacon\, 2022). She is the Director of Quality Enhancement Plan Initiatives at Old Dominion University in Norfolk\, VA\, where she resides with her husband and children. \nWEBSITE  | FACEBOOK |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\n \nLISA HAGAN has been a literary agent for over 20 years and has worked with a varied list of authors who have published a diverse array of books. Ms. Hagan continues to build her client list and looks for non-fiction book proposals and manuscripts that have a clear benefit for readers’ lives. Her focus is on the genres of health\, spirituality\, metaphysical studies\, travel\, and wisdom. She is especially interested in fresh takes on how to grow spiritually. \nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK  | TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\n \nSARAH GLENN MARSH is the author of several young adult and middle grade novels including the Reign of the Fallen series. She is also the author of award-winning picture books including Ninita’s Big World: The True Story of a Deaf Pygmy Marmoset and Dragon Bones: The Fantastic Fossil Discoveries of Mary Anning. She lives with her husband\, daughter\, and menagerie of pets in Richmond\, Virginia. \nWEBSITE  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nA veteran of the armed forces\, educator\, and prolific writer\, REBEKAH PIERCE is a lover of mystery novels that feature protagonists fight their personal demons as they save the day. She is the author of two historic fiction novels\, Murder on Second Street and The Secret Life of Lucy Bosman. In February 2019\, Rebekah released\, I Love Me More\, her memoir on the freeing power of self-love. She bakes cupcakes and cookies too! \nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-2023-online-writing-show-switching-it-up-writing-in-multiple-genres/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T123000
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SUMMARY:FEBRUARY ONLINE NUTS & BOLTS LUNCHTIME SERIES: Using the Canva Platform to Promote Your Work
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Eastern | February 9\, 16\, 23\nWriters often begrudge having to promote their work\, thinking they need to have extensive training and expertise in areas of graphic design and marketing. Budget constraints are real and can keep you from hiring a professional\, but there’s hope! Canva provides an easy-to-use\, intuitive online platform with endless options for graphic design\, social media and video content creation\, and so much more! \nJRW’s Director of Programs and Communications\, Brynn Markham\, will be your instructor for this three-part series that will help you gain confidence when using this FREE online tool to get the job done! Brynn has used Canva extensively in her communications roles with James River Writers\, VPM NPR/PBS\, and with numerous ad hoc projects for nonprofits in the Greater Richmond community. More about Brynn’s work experience HERE. \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-online-nuts-bolts-lunchtime-series-using-the-canva-platform-to-promote-your-work/2023-02-09/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230208T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230208T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY February 2023 | Special Feature: 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. And\, 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. Plan to join us! Drop in as  your schedule permits\, anytime between 5:30 – 7:30 pm\, or stay the duration. \nSPECIAL FEATURE: We are including a Newcomers Welcome at the top of the program\, before we go into breakout rooms. We’ll use this time to get folks familiar with JRW programming\, membership levels and benefits\, and answer any questions you may have about our organization. \nDate: February 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\, February 7. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \nThis program 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-2023-special-feature-newcomers-welcome/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T200000
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SUMMARY:JANUARY 31 IN-PERSON WRITING SHOW at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond | Putting in the Work: Taking Your Writing to the Next Level
DESCRIPTION:JRW IS PLEASED TO HOST THIS WRITING SHOW IN-PERSON AT THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER OF RICHMOND \nAuthors in different stages of their writing lives will share the steps they’ve taken along the way and how they’ve moved past roadblocks and setbacks\, both internal and external. This panel will help you define success for yourself and give you tips to keep you moving forward. \nSpeakers: Stacy Hawkins Adams\, Catherine Baab-Muguira\, SJ Sindu \nDate: Tuesday\, January 31\, 2023 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN-PERSON! Visual Arts Center of Richmond | 1812 W. Main Street \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight on January 30\, or when capacity is reached. We will not be taking walk-ins at the door. \nClick HERE for COVID-19 Guidelines. \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. Our program will be hosted on the second floor at the top of the stairs. \nRegister Now \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 \n\nSPEAKERS\n \nSTACY HAWKINS ADAMS \nStacy Hawkins Adams is an author and inspirational writer whose body of work infuses readers with confidence in their own stories. She has penned nine women’s fiction novels and two nonfiction books. Her novel Watercolored Pearls has been a featured title in college coursework​;​ Lead Me Home was ​a Target stores “​Recommended Read”​ and ​The Someday List was an Essence magazine bestseller. Stacy is at work on a new novel and regularly mentors aspiring authors through an online community she leads called Focused Writers. \n Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram \n  \n\n \nCATHERINE BAAB-MUGUIRA \nCatherine Baab-Muguira is a writer and journalist who’s contributed to the Wall Street Journal\, Lit Hub\, Slate\, CNBC and NBC News\, among others. Her first book\, Poe for Your Problems: Uncommon Advice from History’s Least Likely Self-Help Guru\, was published by Hachette in 2021. In 2022\, it was a finalist for the Library of Virginia’s People’s Choice Award\, and it won the International Poe Festival’s Saturday “Visiter” Award. Catherine lives in Richmond with her family. \n Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   \n  \n\n \nSJ SINDU \nSJ Sindu is a Tamil diaspora author of two literary novels (Marriage of a Thousand Lies\, which won the Publishing Triangle Edmund White Award; and Blue-Skinned Gods\, which was an Indie Next Pick and a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award)\, two hybrid chapbooks (I Once Met You But You Were Dead\, and Dominant Genes)\, two forthcoming graphic novels (Shakti\, and Tall Water)\, and one forthcoming collection of short stories (The Goth House Experiment). Sindu holds a PhD in English and Creative Writing from Florida State University and teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University and Vermont College of Fine Arts. \nWebsite | Facebook | Twitter  | Instagram \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nJ.T. GLOVER has short fiction in Best New Horror\, Pseudopod\, and Nightscript\, among other venues. He’s published nonfiction in Postscripts to Darkness\, The Silent Garden\, and Thinking Horror. By day he’s an academic librarian specializing in the humanities\, and he lives in Central Virginia. \nWebsite | Twitter \n  \n  \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/january-31-in-person-writing-show-putting-in-the-work-taking-your-writing-to-the-next-level/
LOCATION:Visual Arts Center\, 1812 West Main Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230111T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230111T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY January 2023 - 2023 Programs Preview
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. And\, 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 start with a preview of the 2023 program offerings we have planned!  \nDate: January 11\, 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! \nSPECIAL FEATURE: 2023 Programs Preview \nRegistration closes at midnight\, January 10. Your link to join will be emailed to you the morning of the program. \nThis program 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-january-2023-2023-programs-preview/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221214T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY December 2022 - 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. And\, 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. Plan to join us for the last Writers Wednesday of 2022! \nDate: December 14\, 2022 \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 13. 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-2022-socialize-network/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:2022,Featured,Writers Wednesdays
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