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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 
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
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SUMMARY:JUNE 2022 ONLINE WRITING SHOW | Common Writing Mistakes
DESCRIPTION:Show don’t tell. Avoid adverbs. Get action on the page\, but not too soon. Introduce your characters\, but don’t dump exposition. This dynamic duo (and real life husband/wife team!) examines the most common writing mistakes we often hear about—whether they’re really important\, and how to avoid the most critical ones. Come get the scoop from an editor and an agent on putting your best foot forward. \nSpeakers:  Editor Molly Cusick and Agent John Cusick \nModerator:  Rosa Castellano \nDate: Tuesday\, June 28\, 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 \nRegistration closes at midnight June 27; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nRegister Now! \n  \n\nMODERATOR\n \n  \nROSA CASTELLANO \nRosa Castellano is a writer and teacher whose work has been supported with a year-long fellowship from the Visual Arts Center of Richmond and by Tin House. She received an MFA in poetry from Virginia Commonwealth University and in 2021 was a finalist for Cave Canem’s Starshine and Clay Fellowship. Her work can be found or is forth coming at the South Hampton Review\, Alternating Current Press and EcoTheo Review. \n  \n\nSPEAKERS\n \nJOHN CUSICK \nJohn Cusick is a literary agent and Senior Vice President at Folio Literary\, representing award-winning and bestselling authors of middle-grade\, young adult\, and adult fiction. He is also the author of several books\, including most recently Dimension Why: How to Save the Universe Without Really Trying (Harper Children’s). \n Twitter   \n  \n  \n\n \nMOLLY CUSICK  \nMolly Cusick is Vice President of Acquisitions at International Literary Properties where she is pursuing new print\, e-book\, and subsidiary rights deals\, as well as developing literary brands to increase global consumer awareness and drive sales. She has worked in the publishing industry for a decade\, previously as an editor at US publisher Sourcebooks\, a senior literary scout\, and a literary agent and co-director of international rights at a leading US literary agency. \n Twitter \n  \n\nJames River Writers is partially supported by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts \n  \n  \nRegister Now!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/june-2022-online-writing-show-common-writing-mistakes/
CATEGORIES:2022,2022,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY June 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: Wednesday\, June 8\, 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\, June 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\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency.   \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-writers-wednesday-june-2022-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:2022,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:THE ROLE OF LOCAL JOURNALISM IN A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY: An Advocacy Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:As local news sources decline nationwide\, a growing proportion of Americans are getting their news via social media and online platforms. Our panel will discuss the importance of a robust network of local journalism to maintain an informed population that contributes to a healthy democracy. Expert panelists include a Pulitzer Prize-winning local journalist\, a professor of journalism that specializes in media bias and disinformation\, and a communications specialist representing the Institute for Nonprofit News. Join us as they share their knowledge and expertise about the crucial role of local media in breaking stories that resonate with their communities\, build trust in journalism as a whole\, and connect national news stories at a local level that helps bring humanity and relevance to the headlines. \nPanelists: Sharene Azimi\, Dr. Mallory Perryman\, Michael Paul Williams \nModerator: Roben Farzad  \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 24  | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern | Online via Zoom \nCost:  $5 registration fee will be donated to the The Institute for Nonprofit News \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nRegistration closes at midnight\, on May 23. The link to join will be emailed to you the the morning of the program. \nRegister Now \n\n\n    \n\n\nPANELISTS:\n \nAs communications director at Institute for Nonprofit News (INN)\, Sharene Azimi promotes the work of the INN network to funders\, partners and other external audiences while bringing INN members’ news and resources from the field of public service journalism. She edits the weekly INNovation newsletter and oversees all of INN’s communications channels. Prior to joining INN in 2020\, Sharene spent a decade as founder and principal of Mission Communications\, providing organizational strategy\, branding\, communications planning\, and marketing services to non-profits\, universities\, and foundations. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University. \nWebsite  |  Blog  |  Twitter \n  \n \nMallory Perryman (Ph.D.\, Wisconsin-Madison) is an assistant professor of broadcast journalism in the Robertson School of Media and Culture at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her research focuses on public trust in news with an emphasis on perceptions of media bias. She is the author of Mediated Democracy: Politics\, the News\, and Citizenship in the 21st Century\, in addition to dozens of academic studies examining why Americans (dis)trust the press. A former TV news producer at KOMU-8 and Newsy\, Perryman teaches broadcast journalism courses at VCU. \nTwitter \n  \n \nMichael Paul Williams is a metro columnist whose opinion pieces appear on the Op-Ed page of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Williams\, a Richmond native\, is a graduate of Virginia Union University and Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. He has won Virginia Press Association awards for column writing in 1992\, 1994\, 2007 and 2014. During 1999-2000\, he was one of two dozen U.S. and international journalists awarded a Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University. And in 2021\, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary “for penetrating and historically insightful columns that guided Richmond\, the former capital of the Confederacy\, through the painful and complicated process of dismantling the city’s monuments to white supremacy.” He was the 2010 recipient of the George Mason Award for outstanding contributions to Virginia journalism\, given by the Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society for Professional Journalists. This was the same year that readers of Richmond Magazine voted him as “best local columnist” — 16 years after he was their choice as the “Local Newspaper Columnist Who Makes You Want to Tear Up the Paper.” Williams is proud of both awards. He has also received a 2012 Humanitarian Award from the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities and the 2014 Will Rogers Humanitarian Award from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists — the latter for work that has positively affected readers’ lives and produced tangible benefits for the community. \nWebsite  |  Twitter  |  Instagram  \n  \nMODERATOR:\n \nRoben Farzad hosts Full Disclosure on public radio. He regularly appears on MSNBC\, NPR\, and C-SPAN and is the author of Hotel Scarface: Where Cocaine Cowboys Partied and Plotted to Control Miami. He is a graduate of Princeton and the Harvard Business School. \nWebsite  |  Twitter  |  Instagram \n  \n  \nRegister Now \n  \nAbout the Institute for Nonprofit News: \nThe Institute for Nonprofit News strengthens and supports more than 360 independent news organizations in a new kind of news network: nonprofit\, nonpartisan and dedicated to public service. From local news to in-depth reporting on pressing global issues\, INN’s members tell stories that otherwise would go untold – connecting communities\, holding the powerful accountable and strengthening democracy. INN programs help these news organizations develop revenue and business models to support strong reporting\, collaborate on editorial and business innovation\, share services and advance the diverse leaders who are forging a new future for news.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/the-role-of-local-journalism-in-a-healthy-democracy-an-advocacy-panel-discussion/
CATEGORIES:2022,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220511T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220511T193000
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SUMMARY:ONLINE WRITERS WEDNESDAY May 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\, Ryan Zee from PLOTTR will join us for 10-15 minutes to share about this online tool that helps writers craft better stories in less time. JRW members enjoy a 10% discount off the PLOTTR platform\, one of many membership benefits! \nDate: Wednesday\, May 11\, 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! \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/online-writers-wednesday-may-2022-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:2022,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:APRIL 2022 IN-PERSON WRITING SHOW | Buyer Beware: Deciphering the Costs of the Business of Writing
DESCRIPTION:JRW IS PLEASED TO HOST THIS WRITING SHOW IN-PERSON AT THE FIREHOUSE THEATRE IN RVA! \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 nuts and bolts and nickels and dimes with our experts. \nSpeakers: Karen A. Chase\, JC Kang\, and Kristi Tuck Austin \nModerator:  Dr. DaNika Neblett Robinson \nDate: Tuesday\, April 26\, 2022 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: IN-PERSON! Firehouse Theatre | 1609 W Broad St\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nCost: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration is required and closes at midnight on April 25\, or when capacity is reached. We will not be taking walk-ins at the door. \nProof of COVID vaccination at time of registration is required for all in attendance. Masks are strongly encouraged when guests are not eating or drinking.  \nThe Writing Show includes a social time\, allowing for purchases of food and drink from 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm. This portion of the evening is optional. If you choose to only attend the panel discussion\, please arrive by 6:30 pm to allow time to find your seat before the program begins. \nFree street parking is available on either side of Broad Street between Lombardy and Allen\, and along Lombardy between Grace and Broad. You may also park in the Lowe’s lot across the street from Firehouse. Please allow for enough time to find parking and then make your way to the theatre. Additional details HERE. \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\nSPEAKERS\n \nKAREN A. CHASE \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). \n Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   \n  \n  \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. \n Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram \n  \n  \n\n  \n \nKRISTI TUCK AUSTIN \nKristi Tuck Austin waded through New York City sewers\, ran from trains\, and slid through a water pipe to the Harlem River while researching her novels. She’s celebrated Thanksgiving in the Paris catacombs\, wading (again) and dining by candlelight. In her daily life\, which is dry and aboveground\, she’s founder of Tuck Austin Associates\, which helps authors increase their books’ discoverability\, build their platforms\, and turn new readers into loyal fans. \nWebsite | Twitter \n  \n\n MODERATOR\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. \n Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram \n\nRegister Now!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/april-2022-in-person-writing-show-buyer-beware-deciphering-the-costs-of-the-business-of-writing/
CATEGORIES:2022,2022,Writing Shows
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220413T193000
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY IN-PERSON April 2022
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. Plan to join us! We will be waiting for you outside\, in the patio area\, weather permitting. Otherwise\, we will make our way inside. Ample parking is available on site. More about Hardywood West Creek HERE. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 13\, 2022 \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. Masks are optional at this venue.  \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-april-2022/
CATEGORIES:2022,Writers Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Master Class | QueryPalooza!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/online-master-class-querypalooza/
LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:2022,Master Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220309T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220309T193000
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY March 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! \n(Please note that the Newcomers Welcome component originally scheduled for March has been rescheduled to April.) \nDate: Wednesday\, March 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! \n  \nThis project was supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts\, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency.   \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-march-2022-socialize-network/
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SUMMARY:FEBRUARY 2022 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Using Fewer Words for Bigger Impact
DESCRIPTION:James River Writers is proud to collaborate with the Virginia Screenwriters Forum to bring you this special Writing Show. Economy of words is essential for screenplays\, stage plays\, and poetry\, and it can enhance the readability of other fiction and non-fiction works as well. This conversation brings panelists together who regularly choose fewer words for deeper impact—including writers from the screenwriting\, microfiction\, and poetry communities—to answer your questions about getting the most bang for your writing buck. \nSpeakers:  Brenda Peynado\, Franklin jin Rho\, Ran Walker \nModerator:  Terry Menefee Gau \nDate: Tuesday\, February 22\, 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 \nThis Writing Show is a special collaboration with \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration closes at midnight on February 21; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nREGISTER NOW \n  \n\nSPEAKERS\n \nBRENDA PEYNADO \nBrenda Peynado’s genre-bending short story collection\, The Rock Eaters—featuring alien arrivals\, angels falling from rooftops\, virtual reality\, and sorrows manifesting as tumorous stones—was listed as one of the New York Public Library’s ten best books of 2021 and NPR’s best books of 2021. Her stories have won an O. Henry Prize\, a Pushcart Prize\, Chicago Tribune‘s Nelson Algren Award\, and inclusion in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She teaches creative writing at the University of Houston. \n Website brendapeynado.com  | Twitter @brendapeynado   \n  \n\n  \n \nFRANKLIN JIN RHO  \nCurrently a co-producer on an upcoming WB / Netflix series\, Incarnate\, Franklin was born and raised in Richmond\, Virginia. Present projects in development include Han\, an international corporate tech thriller\, and The Beautiful South\, a series set in Appalachia developed through the Rideback / MRC TV Incubator. A graduate of William and Mary and the American Film Institute\, Franklin’s writing credits include Pachinko\, The Exorcist and Swamp Thing. For funsies\, he mountain bikes\, coaches Ultimate frisbee and soccer\, and plays video games with his daughter. \n Twitter @franklinrho \n  \n\n  \n \nRAN WALKER \nRan Walker is the author of twenty-four books. He is the winner of the Indie Author Project’s 2019 Indie Author of the Year Award\, the 2019 Black Caucus of the ALA Fiction Ebook Award\, the 2018 Virginia Author Project Award for Adult Fiction\, and the 2021 Blind Corner Afrofuturism Microfiction Award. He teaches creative writing at Hampton University and at Writer’s Digest University and lives with his wife and daughter in Virginia. \n Website ranwalker.com  |  Twitter @ranwalker \n  \n\n MODERATOR\nTERRY MENEFEE GAU \nTerry Menefee Gau is an accomplished actor & writer\, as well as a non-profit professional for the past twenty years.  She has a varied theatre and film resume\, spanning over twenty-five years as an actor\, producer\, writer\, and director. Terry is a proud member of the Virginia Screenwriters Forum and has several award-winning scripts under her belt. She also works at VPM as an events manager in Community Engagement. Terry received her M.Div. and MACE from Union Presbyterian Seminary\, focusing in Narrative and Film Theology\, and she has a B.S. in Mathematics from James Madison University. She loves the dichotomy of art and logic\, spirit and reason. \n Twitter  @TerryGau \nREGISTER NOW \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-2022-online-writing-show-using-fewer-words-for-bigger-impact/
CATEGORIES:2022,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220209T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053750
CREATED:20220128T155647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204656Z
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY February 2022 - Critique Partners Speed Dating (Special Edition!)
DESCRIPTION:YOU ASKED; WE’RE ANSWERING! One of the most frequently asked questions we get from writers is “How can I find a good critique partner?” While our best answer is always to plug into a writing community (like JRW!) and see who you feel most connected to and are able to develop a good relationship with\, we do know that we all sometimes need prompting! To start the ball rolling\, we are hosting JRWs first ever “CRITIQUE PARTNERS SPEED DATING” event during our February Writers Wednesday. We will split folks up into groups of two\, using breakout rooms\, where you’ll have the opportunity to talk with as many folks\, one-on-one\, as time allows. Every five minutes\, we will change partners\, giving you the opportunity to ask your own questions\, or use prompts that we will provide that we hope will help you. Before breakout rooms begin\, we’ll give you some pointers and explain what\, exactly\, a critique partner is\, and what different roles they can play in your writing journey. As always\, JRW staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about James River Writers\, or writing in general. For those of you that want to come and enjoy the traditional socializing and networking of Writers Wednesday\, you can stay with the JRW staff and chat\, or we will create a separate breakout room for those of you that do not wish to participate in the critique partners speed dating. Plan to join us! \nDate: Wednesday\, February 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\, February 8. \nLink to join will be sent to registrants the morning of the program.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-february-2022-critique-partners-speed-dating-special-edition/
CATEGORIES:2022,Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053750
CREATED:20220104T014637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204702Z
UID:10000498-1643133600-1643142600@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:JANUARY 2022 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Get Out of That Rut!
DESCRIPTION:How can you shake up your writing practices for 2022 and make the most of your available time and creativity? Whether it’s jumpstarting your ideas with smaller pieces\, trying a new genre\, getting an accountability partner\, or bribing yourself with chocolate\, tips from our experts will get you ready to tackle your writing projects. \nSpeakers:  Rachel Douglas\, Derek Kannemeyer\, Noah Scalin \nModerator:  Melissa Scott Sinclair \nDate: Tuesday\, January 25\, 2022 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $12 Members | $17 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration closes at midnight on January 24; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nSign Up for the JRW enewsletter to be among the first to receive updates about our programming.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/january-2022-online-writing-show-get-out-of-that-rut/
CATEGORIES:2022,Writing Shows
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220112T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053750
CREATED:20220101T182502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204707Z
UID:10000497-1642008600-1642015800@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY January 2022 - Socialize & Network
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the New Year with us\, marking 20 years of James River Writers! We invite you to share your writing goals for the year\, to help keep on track and inspired. Of course\, this is completely optional. 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: Wednesday\, January 12\, 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!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-january-2022-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:2022,Writers Wednesdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220110T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T235900
DTSTAMP:20260613T053750
CREATED:20220105T004742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T204718Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Best Self-Published Novel Contest
DESCRIPTION:The Best Self-Published Novel Contest opens on January 10 and goes through March 15\, 2022. \nJames River Writers and Richmond magazine recognize the writing talents and entrepreneurial skills of indie authors by continuing The Best Self-Published Novel Contest\, which we started in 2014. One first-prize winner will receive $500 and a ticket to the 20th Annual James River Writers Conference (valued at $300). The winner is announced in the fall issue of Richmond magazine\, at the conference in October\, and through JRWs social media platforms and newsletters. \nLet’s see what you’ve got!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/2022-best-self-published-novel-contest/
CATEGORIES:2022,Contest,Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211208T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053750
CREATED:20211117T173306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205009Z
UID:10000496-1638984600-1638991800@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY Holiday Edition | December 2021
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this monthly opportunity to network and socialize with writers of all genres and expertise levels. This month\, with the holidays upon us\, we encourage you to wear your holiday attire and/or bring a favorite recipe that you can share with others. We’ll ask you to drop the recipe into the Chat\, so be ready to “copy and paste!” Then\, we’ll capture all the recipes shared in the Chat window for you and email them to all registrants following the close of the program. Of course\, it’s optional\, but we’d love you to share those food or drink recipes that always result in guests asking you for your recipe. Bonus points if you come to Writers Wednesday partaking of said recipes! \nAs usual\, we will keep things informal\, and allow time for everyone to join breakout rooms for more intimate conversations. \nWe can’t wait to see you and your festive attire! \n  \nDate: December 8\, 2021 \nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home\, via the Zoom platform \nCost: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight\, on December 7. The link to join will be sent to registrants the morning of the program.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-holiday-edition-december-2021/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211208T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053750
CREATED:20170308T102556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z
UID:10000355-1638984600-1638991800@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - 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!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-12-08/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053750
CREATED:20211118T181118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205013Z
UID:10000495-1638817200-1638822600@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:CENSORSHIP & BOOK BANNING: An Important and Timely Discussion
DESCRIPTION:As book challenges have currently impacted Central Virginia and beyond\, James River Writers (JRW) is providing a platform to share the insights and perspectives of nationally recognized authors directly affected by these bans\, as well as leaders in anti-censorship movements. In partnership with Newbery Medalist Meg Medina\, who will act as moderator\, James River Writers presents CENSORSHIP & BOOK BANNING: An Important and Timely Discussion.  JRW’s goal is to help our audience understand the issues\, both overt and implied\, so that\, moving forward\, citizens are prepared to provide advocacy and support for the literary community in the commonwealth and across the nation. \nThis special panel discussion will include award-winning authors Elizabeth Acevedo (The Poet X) and Ashley Hope Pérez (Out of Darkness)\, discussing their works that have recently been pulled from public school libraries in New Kent and Henrico counties\, respectively. They will be joined by Gordon Danning of the National Coalition Against Censorship\, as well as Angie Manfredi\, a librarian who left her job at the State Library of Iowa in August after legislation was passed in her state that banned critical race theory. \nWhen: Monday\, December 6 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern \nCost:  $5 registration fee will be donated to the National Coalition Against Censorship \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPanelists: Elizabeth Acevedo\, Gordon Danning\, Angie Manfredi\, Ashley Hope Pérez \nModerator: Meg Medina \nRegistration closes at midnight on December 5; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the program. \nYou can shop titles from our panelists HERE\, along with additional titles from the top ten most challenged books of 2020. \nThis special panel discussion is sponsored by Meg Medina Books\, Inc. \nRegister Now \n\n\n    \n\n\nPANELISTS:\n \nELIZABETH ACEVEDO is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X\, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature\, the Michael L. Printz Award\, the Pura Belpré Award\, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award\, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of With the Fire on High—which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library\, NPR\, Publishers Weekly\, and School Library Journal—and Clap When You Land\, which was a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book & Kirkus finalist. She is a National Poetry Slam champion and holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Maryland. Acevedo lives with her partner in Washington\, DC. You can find out more about her at www.acevedowrites.com. \n  \n \n  \nGORDON DANNING has a JD from the University of California\, Berkeley\, but decided not to practice law and instead taught Social Studies for many years at a public high school in Oakland\, California. Immediately before coming to work with the National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC). he served as the History Research Fellow at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education\, and he has published several academic and law review articles on issues relating to free speech. \n  \n \n  \nANGIE MANFREDI is a librarian\, writer\, and editor. She’s fat and not sorry about it and is passionately committed to ensuring all kids and teens have equal access to books that represent the truths in their lives. She likes sending snail mail\, watching bad TV and good films\, and Twitter where you can find her @misskubelik. \n  \n  \n \nASHLEY HOPE PÉREZ is the critically acclaimed author of three award-winning novels for young adults. Her most recent\, Out of Darkness\, received a 2016 Printz honor for excellence in young adult literature and the 2016 Tomás Rivera Book Award. The New York Times called it a “layered tale of color lines\, love and struggle” where “a tragedy\, real and racial\, swallows us whole.” Booklist named it among “50 Best YA Books of All Time.” Kirkus Reviews says of Out of Darkness\, “A powerful\, layered tale of forbidden love in times of unrelenting racism.” Pérez completed her PhD in comparative literature at Indiana University where she focused on Latin American literatures\, and is now a professor of world literatures at The Ohio State University. \n  \nMODERATOR:\n \nMEG MEDINA is a Cuban-American writer and an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of numerous works for children and teens\, including Merci Suarez Changes Gears\, which won the 2019 John D. Newbery medal. She serves on the board of advisors for We Need Diverse Books\, and she is on the faculty of Hamline University’s MFA program in Children’s Literature. A proud member and supporter of James River Writers\, she lives in Richmond\, Virginia. \n  \n  \nMeg Medina Books\, Inc. is sponsoring this important discussion. You can read Meg’s commentary HERE on the latest censorship issues facing the local community (and beyond) in which she lives. James River Writers is grateful for Meg’s driving force to bring this important discussion to our writing community. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/censorship-book-banning-an-important-and-timely-discussion/
CATEGORIES:2021,2021,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20211025T182154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205019Z
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY November 2021 - 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. At the top of the program\, we invite a Community Connection organization to share resources they have available to our writing community. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nOur Community Connections feature for November is NaNoWriMo. Mary Archer will come and share about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Writing a novel alone can be difficult\, even for seasoned writers. NaNoWriMo helps you track your progress\, set milestones\, connect with other writers in a vast community\, and participate in events that are designed to make sure you finish your novel. Oh\, and best of all\, it’s free!  \nRegister by midnight\, November 9! \nDate: Wednesday\, November 10\, 2021 \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!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-november-2021-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20170308T102556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z
UID:10000354-1636565400-1636572600@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - 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!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-11-10/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20211004T183402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205023Z
UID:10000493-1634751000-1634758200@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY October 2021 - 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! \nOctober Features a Special Presentation – Newcomers Welcome | JRW 101 – for those that are new to JRW\, or for anyone that may want a deeper dive into JRWs offerings\, to be sure you’re getting the most of your Membership. \nIf you’re a JRW “Veteran” you can proceed to network and socialize in breakout rooms while others may choose to stay behind with JRW staff for this informal presentation. \nRegister by midnight\, October 19! \nDate: Wednesday\, October 20\, 2021 \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! \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-october-2021-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T173000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20170308T102556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182855Z
UID:10000365-1634751000-1634751000@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - 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!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-2021-10-13/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20210827T143646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205028Z
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SUMMARY:SEPTEMBER 2021 (FREE!) ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Ask the JRW Staff Anything!
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand! JRW is once again offering a special (and Free!) edition of The Writing Show. JRW Staff will share a bit about what we’ve learned over this past challenging year\, snippets about our individual areas of expertise\, and let you know about something we do/love the most about our roles that may (or may not!) surprise you. Then\, we’ll open it up to questions from those in attendance. So\, come and ask away. \nFeaturing: \nKatharine Herndon | Executive Director \nBrynn Markham | Director of Programs & Communications \nCatie-Reagan Palmore | Membership Coordinator \nDate: Wednesday\, September 29\, 2021 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: FREE! \nRegistration closes at midnight on September 28; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/september-2021-free-online-writing-show-ask-the-jrw-staff-anything/
CATEGORIES:2021,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210908T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20210827T135852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205033Z
UID:10000487-1631122200-1631129400@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY September 2021 - 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. At the top of the program\, we invite a Community Connection organization to share resources they have available to our writing community. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nSeptember Community Connection Feature – This month\, we ask YOU to come and share about an organization or resource that has been pivotal to your writing success. Not only will this help inform others in attendance\, but it may also help us in planning for future Community Connection features. \nRegister by midnight\, September 7! \nDate: Wednesday\, September 8\, 2021 \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!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-september-2021-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210908T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20170308T102556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - 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!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-09-08/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20210802T171019Z
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SUMMARY:AUGUST 2021 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - Paths to Publishing
DESCRIPTION:The opportunities for getting your words out into the world are greater than ever–and also even more confusing. Explore the various ways you can get published\, including through traditional publishing\, small presses\, or indie pub. This topic is a perennial favorite\, and we keep coming back to it because it keeps changing! Get the latest scoop from our experts. \nSpeakers: Catherine Baab-Muguira\, Laurie Jean\, JC Kang\, and TBA \nModerator: DaNika Robinson \nDate: Wednesday\, August 25\, 2021 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $12 Members | $15 Non-members | $5 Students \nRegistration closes on August 24; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nThis Writing Show is sponsored by O’Hagan Meyer \n \n  \n  \n  \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \nSign Up for the JRW enewsletter to be among the first to receive updates about our programming. \n\n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-2021-online-writing-show-paths-to-publishing/
CATEGORIES:2021,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210811T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210811T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20210729T123610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205041Z
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY August 2021 - 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. At the top of the program\, we invite a Community Connection organization to share resources they have available to our writing community. This is a great entry point for those that are new to the James River Writers community. Plan to join us! \nAugust Community Connection Feature – VPM & ICA Community Media Center\, a recording studio and workspace that is free and open to the public |  Dr. Chioke I’Anson\, VCU’s Director of Community Media\, will join us to share about the Community Media Center’s resources\, including podcasting workshops and classes. Dr. I’Anson is an Assistant Professor of African American Studies at VCU and underwriting announcer for NPR (National Public Radio). \nRegister by midnight\, August 10! \nDate: Wednesday\, August 11\, 2021 \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!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-august-2021-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210811T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210811T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20170308T102556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z
UID:10000352-1628703000-1628710200@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - 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!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-08-11/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20210629T155037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205045Z
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SUMMARY:JULY 2021 ONLINE WRITING SHOW - The Future of Speculative Fiction
DESCRIPTION:With all the changes we’ve seen in the world lately\, it sometimes feels like the future is now. But what is really in store for fiction that shows us alternate worlds? Our panel will help us explore what’s new\, what’s back\, and what’s next. \nSpeakers: M.K. England\, Stephanie Toliver\, Nghi Vo \nModerator: John Glover \nDate: Wednesday\, July 28\, 2021 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time \nLocation: Online\, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform \nPrice: $12 Members | $15 Non-members | $5 Students \n  \nRegistration closes on July 27; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show. \nAll participants must register online to ensure you receive the link to the Zoom platform. This includes all-inclusive members\, Writing Show members\, and individual members wishing to use one of their free passes.  \nSign Up for the JRW enewsletter to be among the first to receive updates about our programming. \n\n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-2021-online-writing-show-the-future-of-speculative-fiction/
CATEGORIES:2021,2021,Writing Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210714T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20210621T193616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205050Z
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SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY July 2021 - 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! \nJuly Community Connection Feature – Virginia Festival of the Book (a program of Virginia Humanities) – Festival Director Jane Kulow and  Associate Director Sarah Lawson will join us at the top of the program\, for 10-15 minutes\, to share about the opportunities for writers to learn from or submit applications for consideration to take part in next year’s festival. Numerous JRW members have taken part in this annual festival in the past\, and we hope to see many more in the coming years. Once the presentation and Q&A are finished\, we will begin to put guests in breakout rooms for socializing and networking. \nTo be sure you’re among the first to receive our programming announcements\, sign up for our e-newsletter HERE. \nRegister by midnight\, July 13! \nDate: Wednesday\, July 14\, 2021 \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!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday-july-2021-socialize-network/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210714T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210714T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T053751
CREATED:20170308T102556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T182649Z
UID:10000351-1626283800-1626291000@jamesriverwriters.org
SUMMARY:WRITERS WEDNESDAY - 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!  Sign up for our enews to make sure you get the link to sign up for this monthly event. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/writers-wednesday/2021-07-14/
CATEGORIES:Writers Wednesdays
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