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. Speakers: Denny S. […]
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 […]
The Shann Palmer Poetry Contest is a partnership between James River Writers and Richmond magazine to encourage Virginia poets to share their best work. The 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 […]
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 […]
COMMIT TO WRITING TIME EVERY MONTH. JRW IS HERE TO HELP! UPDATE! We are now offering BOTH morning and evening Write-In times each month. Choose one or both times, as your schedule allows. Commitment to writing time can be the best indicator of a writer’s success. To help you stay on track and prioritize your […]
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 […]
Thursdays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern | February 8, 15, 22 The 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
See Richmond CultureWorks for other literary events in the area.