BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//James River Writers - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:James River Writers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for James River Writers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231007 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230815T133624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T134043Z UID:10000528-1696550400-1696636799@jamesriverwriters.org 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\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/october-6-master-class-offerings-online-in-person/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230913T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230913T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230906T234938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T012023Z UID:10000529-1694626200-1694633400@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-september-2023-socialize-network/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230829T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230725T134113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T204552Z UID:10000525-1693332000-1693339200@jamesriverwriters.org 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday\n \n \n \n\n \n \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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-2023-online-writing-show-writing-conference-confidential/ CATEGORIES:2023,2023,Featured,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T123000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230725T134818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T134818Z UID:10000527-1691667000-1692880200@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230809T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230809T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230720T203157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T203158Z UID:10000526-1691602200-1691609400@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-august-2023-socialize-network/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230725T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230706T174632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230706T174633Z UID:10000524-1690308000-1690315200@jamesriverwriters.org 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday\n \n \n \n\n \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  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230712T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230712T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230629T212149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T212625Z UID:10000523-1689183000-1689190200@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-july-2023-socialize-network/ CATEGORIES:2023,2023,Featured,Writing Shows ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230605T220137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T142430Z UID:10000522-1687888800-1687896000@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday 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 GEO:37.5488768;-77.4638756 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visual Arts Center 1812 West Main Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1812 West Main Street:geo:-77.4638756,37.5488768 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230531T204055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T023321Z UID:10000521-1686763800-1686771000@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-in-person-june-2023/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230425T173953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T134120Z UID:10000436-1685473200-1685478600@jamesriverwriters.org 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \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. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/we-still-need-diverse-books-an-advocacy-panel-discussion/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230425T141912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T141913Z UID:10000435-1683739800-1683747000@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-may-2023-socialize-network/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230327T224856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T225124Z UID:10000434-1681320600-1681327800@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-in-person-april-2023/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230227T191246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T130647Z UID:10000433-1680026400-1680033600@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday 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 CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writing Shows GEO:37.5488768;-77.4638756 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visual Arts Center 1812 West Main Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1812 West Main Street:geo:-77.4638756,37.5488768 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T173000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230227T163228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T163229Z UID:10000432-1678262400-1678296600@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-march-2023-socialize-network/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230228T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230130T180930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T155934Z UID:10000431-1677607200-1677614400@jamesriverwriters.org 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday\n \n \n \n\n \n \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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-2023-online-writing-show-switching-it-up-writing-in-multiple-genres/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T123000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230118T192807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T192956Z UID:10000429-1675940400-1677155400@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-online-nuts-bolts-lunchtime-series-using-the-canva-platform-to-promote-your-work/2023-02-09/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230208T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230208T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230118T194503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230204T231630Z UID:10000430-1675877400-1675884600@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-february-2023-special-feature-newcomers-welcome/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230131T200000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20230113T180631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T135518Z UID:10000428-1675188000-1675195200@jamesriverwriters.org 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 \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday 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 GEO:37.5488768;-77.4638756 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Visual Arts Center 1812 West Main Street Richmond VA 23220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1812 West Main Street:geo:-77.4638756,37.5488768 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230111T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230111T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20221215T190437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T203942Z UID:10000427-1673458200-1673465400@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-january-2023-2023-programs-preview/ CATEGORIES:2023,Featured,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221214T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221214T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20221129T165005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T172928Z UID:10000520-1671039000-1671046200@jamesriverwriters.org 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-december-2022-socialize-network/ CATEGORIES:2022,Featured,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20221028T172738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T172820Z UID:10000519-1668535200-1668544200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:NOVEMBER 2022 ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Killing Your Darlings: Editing Ruthlessly...Or Not DESCRIPTION:It’s common writing advice to ruthlessly cut any storyline\, character\, or sentence that doesn’t pull its weight\, even if you love its beauty or wit. But how do you know when your writing is indulgent rather than propulsive? Can you go too far and sacrifice your voice? What if you really want to keep that beautiful phrase or witty piece of dialogue—is there any wiggle room? Our writing and editing experts will talk about when it’s necessary to lose your precious words and when you might be able to fix them. \nSpeakers:  Soniah Kamal\, Liz Long\, and Zachary Steele \nModerator:  Alethea McCollin \nDate: Tuesday\, November 15\, 2022 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight on November 14 \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:40 pm to keep from interruping the panel discussion once it begins at 6:45pm. \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \nSPEAKERS\n\nSONIAH KAMAL is an award-winning novelist\, essayist\, and public speaker. Her recent novel\, Unmarriageable\, is a Financial Times Readers’ Best Book\, a People’s magazine and NPR Code Switch pick\, a “Book All Georgians Should Read” (according to the Georgia Center for the Book)\, and was shortlisted for the Townsend Prize for Fiction. Soniah’s TEDx talk is about second chances and ‘We are the Ink’\, her  U.S. Citizenship Oath Ceremony address\, is about  immigrants and the American Dream. Her work has been published in the New York Times\, Guardian\, Buzzfeed\, Catapult\, Normal School\, Georgia Review and more. \nWEBSITE  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n\n \nLIZ LONG is the editor of The Roanoker and bridebook magazines\, as well as the Virginia Travel Guide. She is a USA Today bestselling indie author of over 20 fantasy and romance titles\, a freelance fiction editor\, and the director of the Roanoke Regional Writers Conference held annually at Hollins University. She is grateful to call Roanoke home\, and can often be found walking the greenway with her dog and supporting local businesses (especially the restaurants!). \nWEBSITE  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n\n \nBroadleaf Writers Association Founder & Executive Director ZACHARY STEELE is the author of four novels\, including The Weight of Ashes and Perfectly Normal (July 2023). He has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution\, Publisher’s Weekly\, Writer’s Magazine\, Shelf Awareness and City Lights with Lois Reitzes on NPR. \nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \nALETHEA MCCOLLIN is a playwright\, producer\, director\, and shoe addict. She has produced her work locally and has presented them at various theatre festivals nationally. Her most recent production of The Stilettos Monologue – a show that celebrates women – ran for three nights September 30 – October 01\, 2022. Alethea is a member of the Dramatist Guild\, and Virginia Screenwriters Forum\, and also serves on several local boards. Alethea loves working out\, is a passionate gardener\, and loves to bake\, though she says\, she still hasn’t mastered either pastime. \nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK   \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/november-2022-online-writing-show-killing-your-darlings-editing-ruthlessly-or-not/ CATEGORIES:2022,2022,Featured,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221109T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221109T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20221027T204225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T204306Z UID:10000517-1668015000-1668022200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY November 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! \nDate: November 9\, 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\, November 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-november-2022-socialize-network/ CATEGORIES:Featured,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221019T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221019T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20221003T003324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T150043Z UID:10000518-1666200600-1666207800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY October 2022 featuring a 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: In October\, we are including a Newcomers Welcome at the top of the program\, before we go into breakout rooms. (If you’re a JRW veteran\, you’re welcome to head into breakout rooms right away\, or join us closer to 6pm.) 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 you may have. If you attend the conference earlier in October\, this is a great way to plug in with the fabulous writing community you meet there! \nDate: October 19\, 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\, October 18. 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-october-2022-featuring-a-newcomers-welcome/ CATEGORIES:2022,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20220627T195601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204555Z UID:10000513-1663696800-1663705800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:SEPTEMBER 2022 ONLINE WRITING SHOW | INDIE PUBLISHING MYTHS: Get the Truth About Self-Publishing DESCRIPTION:Bypassing the traditional Big Five (Four?) publishing houses is easier and more profitable than ever\, but what can you really expect if you go the self-publishing route? Is it true only certain genres are successful? Can you make it work on a shoestring\, or is it more expensive than traditional publishing? Will your book be available in brick-and-mortar stores? Our experts will shed light on the aspects of self-publishing that have been puzzling you. (This Writing Show was originally scheduled in July\, but had to be moved to September.) \nSpeakers: Hollee Freeman\, David Kazzie\, and Sharvette Mitchell \nDate: Tuesday\, September 20\, 2022 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: ONLINE\, via Zoom \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight on September 19. \n(This Writing Show was originally scheduled in July\, but had to be moved to September. If you already registered for the original date in July\, and indicated you wanted your registration to be applied to the rescheduled September 20 date\, you do not need to do anything further. You are already on our registration list!) \nThe Writing Show includes a social time from 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please sign in to Zoom by 6:40 pm to keep from interruption once the panel discussion begins at 6:45pm. \nThis program is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. \n  \n  \nSPEAKERS\n\n  \nHOLLEE FREEMAN\, Ph.D curates nature-based\, educational programs for adults and students which leverage community\, creativity and critical thinking. She is the author of eighteen children’s books and has had her academic work published in peer-reviewed books and journals. Hollee has also shared her work around creating space for learning as a TEDx speaker. Through her beekeeping\, photography and nature-based experiences\, Hollee brings people into a closer relationship with nature\, each other and themselves. \nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK  |  INSTAGRAM \n\n \n  \nDAVID KAZZIE is the author of eight published novels and the creator of a series of viral animated films that were featured in national media. His books have appeared in the Amazon Top 100 charts in the United States and United Kingdom. He lives in Richmond. \nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\n \nSHARVETTE MITCHELL helps high achieving service based women entrepreneurs position their expertise with a polished visual brand\, increase visibility with speaking opportunities\, build authority with a published book and convert more customers with elevated content marketing. She does this with her signature Platform Builder group coaching program. Sharvette is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. For over 14 years she has hosted a weekly internet talk radio show – The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show. She has been seen on CBS 6\, The CW Network and featured in publications such as Huffington Post. She is the visionary author of four book collaborations:  PROPEL – The Essential Handbook for Emerging Women in Business & Leadership; POUR – The Secret Effects of Serving and Giving in Business & Leadership; PURSUE – Chase Your Goals and Run After Your Passions in Business\, Life and Leadership; and the upcoming PEARLS – Wisdom and Advice from Emerging Women Leaders. \nWEBSITE  |  FACEBOOK  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n\nMODERATOR\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  |  TWITTER  |  INSTAGRAM \n  \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-2022-in-person-writing-show-indie-publishing-myths-get-the-truth-about-self-publishing/ CATEGORIES:2022,2022,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220914T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220914T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20220829T184047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204936Z UID:10000516-1663176600-1663183800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY September 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! \nThis is the last Writers Wednesday before the 20th Annual James River Writers Conference. If you have any burning questions about the Conference\, this is a great time to get them answered! \nDate: September 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\, September 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-september-2022-socialize-network/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T203000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20220727T193302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204602Z UID:10000515-1661882400-1661891400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:AUGUST 2022 ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Voice\, Cadence\, & Rhythm DESCRIPTION:Writers are often urged to get their voice on the page\, but what constitutes voice\, and how do you capture something that is so hard to nail down? Our panel of experts will share how your language\, sentence structure\, and even punctuation can add up to an on-page whole that is recognizable to your readers\, no matter what you’re writing. \nSpeakers:  Elle Cosimano\, Agent Cherise Fisher\,  and Amber McBride \nModerator:  Phil Hilliker \nDate: Tuesday\, August 30\, 2022 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \n  \nRegistration closes at midnight August 29; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nRegister Now! \n\nSPEAKERS\n \n  \nELLE COSIMANO is a USA Today bestselling author\, an International Thriller Award winner\, a Bram Stoker Award finalist\, and an Edgar Award nominee. Elle’s debut novel for adults\, Finlay Donovan Is Killing It\, was a People magazine pick\, was named one of New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2021\, and has been optioned for TV by 20th Television Studios. \nFacebook  |  Twitter  | Instagram \n  \n  \nCHERISE FISHER began her career in publishing more than 25 years ago. Over the course of her career as an acquiring editor at Simon & Schuster and Editor in Chief of Plume (an imprint of Penguin Random House)\, she has edited and published several national bestselling and award winning authors. As an agent\, she is interested in working with novelists who have multiple compulsively readable yarns in their head (both historical and contemporary)\, memoirists who showcase the diversity of human experience\, and non-fiction writers who seek to provoke\, inspire\, and educate. \nWebsite \n  \n  \n \n  \nAMBER MCBRIDE teaches English literature at the University of Virginia and has a BA in English and an MFA in Creative Writing from Emerson College. Me (Moth) is her debut novel which was a finalist for the Morris Award and the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. She is the winner of the Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe Award\, McBride lives in Charlottesville\, VA. \nTwitter  | Instagram \n  \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \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. \nWebsite \n  \n  \nRegister Now! \nJames River Writers is partially supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-2022-online-writing-show-voice-cadence-rhythm/ CATEGORIES:2022,2022,Writing Shows END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220813T233000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20220802T140121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T190615Z UID:10000514-1660383000-1660433400@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE Master Class: GROWING YOUR AUDIENCE DESCRIPTION:How do you create buzz and excitement about your work? How do you get your content in front of new audiences and engage existing ones? This Master Class will help you map out a plan to: create media releases and a master list to send them to; find “sweet spots” for natural collaboration with like-minded organizations and individuals who are also looking to grow their audiences; think outside the box to reach your target readers. We’ll use a template and look at examples to help you find the unique aspects of your writing that allow you to build a story about your work to make connections that draw people in. This class is being taught by community engagement pro and JRW staff member\, Brynn Markham\, and is being offered at discounted rate!\nDate:  Saturday\, August 13\, 2022 \nTime:  9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern \nWhere: In the comfort of your home\, via the Zoom platform \n$35 Members; $55 Non-members \nThis Master Class includes: \n-The Powerpoint Presentation used during the class \n-A 3-Point Action Plan to execute what you’ve learned over a 3-month period \nThis Master Class is available through April 30\, 2023. \nRegistration closes at midnight\, August 11. Master Class details\, including the Zoom link to join\, will be sent to registrants on Friday\, August 12. \nPRESENTER:\nBRYNN MARKHAM is passionate about making connections to people and organizations in ways that strengthen communities and amplify the talents of its citizens. Prior to joining James River Writers as Director of Programs and Communications\, she spearheaded nationally recognized and award-winning campaigns and events in her communications and outreach role at VPM PBS/NPR. The cornerstone of her community engagement work is partnership with nonprofits and arts & culture organizations\, allowing for deeper and expanded connection to audiences and added value for all partners involved. Projects she is especially proud of include: PBS 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. \nVisit Brynn’s Website \n  \nJames River Writers 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 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-growing-your-audience/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2022,Master Class 2022,Master Classes GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220810T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220810T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20220727T181325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204608Z UID:10000512-1660152600-1660159800@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY August 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! \nSPECIAL FEATURE: At the top of the program\, we will have a special guest that will be sharing about the upcoming program/contest “America’s Next Great Author!” \nDate: August 10\, 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\, August 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-august-2022-socialize-network-copy/ CATEGORIES:2022,Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220713T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220713T193000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20220627T192254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204947Z UID:10000511-1657733400-1657740600@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY July 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! \nSPECIAL FEATURE: At the top of the program\, we will be providing a preview of the upcoming 20th Annual James River Writers Conference! \nDate: Wednesday\, July 13\, 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\, July 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  \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-july-2022-socialize-network/ CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://jamesriverwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/JRW-Logos-Thumbnails-3-e1606933296711.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T113000 DTSTAMP:20260606T034440 CREATED:20220627T184135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204953Z UID:10000510-1657359000-1657366200@jamesriverwriters.org SUMMARY:ONLINE Master Class: CONTENT IS KING! Author Websites & Newsletters DESCRIPTION:We often hear advice from the JRW stage that authors need websites and newsletters so that they can build and own their customer lists without being at the mercy of social media glitches or whims. But with thousands of ways to consume author content\, how do you create work that stands out and draws your audience in? What can you share that is unique that no one else can? This Master Class will help you discover what you do better than anyone and how to best connect with your audience. (Please note\, this class is about content. We won’t be discussing the mechanics of choosing\, building\, or maintaining websites or newsletters.)\nDate:  Saturday\, July 9\, 2022 \nTime:  9:30 am – 11:30 am Eastern \nWhere: In the comfort of your home\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: $45 Members; $65 Non-members \n  \nRegistration closes at midnight\, July 7. Master Class details\, including the Zoom link to join\, will be sent to registrants on Friday\, July 8. \n \n  \nSpecial Offer at Registration: Order Karen’s newest book\, Brand the Author (Not the Book) at the special price of only $15\, including shipping.  \n\n  \nPRESENTER:\nKAREN A. CHASE is an author\, speaker\, and brand designer. For nearly three decades Karen has worked as a professional designer creating brands for national and international organizations\, non-profits\, and authors. She published her first book in 2011\, and Carrying Independence—historical fiction—in 2019. Her latest is a workbook for writers\, called Brand the Author (Not the Book). \nWebsite  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Instagram \n  \nJames River Writers 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 \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Register for Writers Wednesday URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-content-is-king-author-websites-newsletters/ LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Master Class 2022 GEO:37.5489088;-77.4638295 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Online Class via Zoom The Comfort of Your Home VA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=The Comfort of Your Home:geo:-77.4638295,37.5489088 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR