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SUMMARY:September Writing Show: People Skills For Writers (Path to Publication part 2)
DESCRIPTION:In this second of a two-part series\, Path to Publication\, learn how to avoid some writer faux pas. What is sure to land you on an agent\, editor\, publisher’s bad side? Learn about event etiquette\, how to meet your public\, interact with your audience in person and online\, receive tough feedback gracefully\, and develop and maintain positive relationships with people who could advance your writing career. \nDate: Wednesday\, September 25\, 2019   \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students)
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/september-writing-show-people-skills-for-writers-path-to-publication-part-2/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019,Writing Shows
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SUMMARY:August 2019 Writing Show: I Finished my Book (Poem\, Screenplay)\, Now What?
DESCRIPTION:You wrote “The End.” But is it really the end? In this panel\, we’ll review the checklist for ensuring your work is as good as it can possibly be. Then\, we’ll outline the process for submitting it for agent representation or publication — including a few things you may have forgotten. \nDate: Wednesday\, August 28\, 2019   \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students)
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/8-19-tws/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T203000
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SUMMARY:July 2019 Writing Show: Defining and Finding Your Audience
DESCRIPTION:Teens or tweens? Book clubbers or occasional readers?  Gen X or Gen Z? We can help you figure out who your audience is — and understand why that knowledge matters when you’re trying to sell and market your work. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 31\, 2019   \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students)
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-2019-writing-show-defining-understanding-and-marketing-genres/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190722T130000
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SUMMARY:July Shoptalk
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a completely new writer confused about the difference between an editor and an agent or a published author wondering how to go indie\, everyone has questions. Shoptalk is an opportunity for writers of all levels to gather\, get answers to their burning literary questions\, and share knowledge they’ve picked up along the way. Unlike many of JRW’s other programs\, we will not be deciding topics beforehand\, since the participants’ questions will drive the discussion. Free and open to the public\, these sessions are a great entry point into writing. Come get the answers you need\, and leave ready to start something new! \nDate: Monday\, July 22\, 2019 \nTime: 11:30 am to 1 pm \nLocation: Libbie Mill Library\, 2100 Libbie Lake E St\, Richmond\, VA 23230 \nPrice: Free
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-shoptalk/
LOCATION:Libbie Mill Library\, 2100 Libbie Lake E St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23230\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190626T203000
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SUMMARY:June 2019 Writing Show: Building Relationships with Bookstore Owners and Librarians
DESCRIPTION:No one knows the literary scene like bookstore owners and librarians. They can help you connect with an audience\, network in publishing\, and promote your book — but you have to get to know them first! Are you approaching them the right way? Learn how to build relationships with local bookstore owners and librarians — and how you can support them in turn. \nDate: Wednesday\, June 26\, 2019   \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students)
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/june-2019-writing-show-building-relationships-with-bookstore-owners-and-librarians/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190622T120000
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SUMMARY:June Master Class: Think Like an Editor with Elizabeth Ferris
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/master-class-think-like-an-editor-with-elizabeth-ferris/
LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Class 2019,Master Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20190501T181845Z
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SUMMARY:May 2019 Writing Show: Making Freelance Writing Financially Rewarding
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wished your writing skills could earn you an income? They can! Learn about finding clients\, managing your writing business\, pitching ideas\, researching for stories\, generating story ideas\, and marketing your skills as a freelance writer. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 29\, 2019   \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students)
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/may-2019-writing-show-making-freelance-writing-financially-rewarding/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190501
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SUMMARY:Emyl Jenkins Award nominations are open through July 31\, 2019
DESCRIPTION:To honor the memory of Emyl Jenkins\, who passed away in 2010\, James River Writers presents an award to an outstanding individual who\, as Emyl did\, inspires a love of writing and writing education in Virginia. \nAn advocate for writers and their readers\, Emyl had a knack for connecting both people and organizations. She shared her time and expertise with everyone she encountered. She encouraged writers at all levels\, especially fledglings trying to get those first words down on the page. Her generous spirit and enthusiasm rubbed off on everyone she touched\, and\, like ripples in a pond\, her actions widened the circle of writing encouragement. \nA winner of the 2019 award will be someone who best matches Emyl Jenkins’ efforts to make Virginia a better place for writers\, whether by connecting people and/or organizations around the written word\, sharing time and expertise about writing\, or simply encouraging writers to do what they do. \nNominations accepted May 1 through July 31\, 2019 \nAny Virginia individual is eligible\, except for members of the JRW board of directors\, the advisory board\, or staff. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/emyl-jenkins-award-nominations-are-open-through-july-31-2019/
CATEGORIES:Contest,Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
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SUMMARY:May is Membership Month—Join between May 1 & June 2 and save 10%!
DESCRIPTION:Even though we made it to 500 members  \, we’re keeping the membership discount in place until June 2\, 2019! Become a member today and push us beyond 500!  \nJames River Writers membership has been steadily increasing this past year as more and more writers see the benefits of belonging to a dynamic writing community. Over the past few months\, we’ve been edging closer to 500 members. To put us over this important milestone\, we’ve reduced individual and family memberships by 10% through June 2\, 2019\, and are encouraging you to join today in The Push to 500! \nGive your writing (and your wallet) a boost! Take advantage of these special rates\, while supporting the work of other writers in Central Virginia! \nFrom now until June 2\, 2019: \n\nRegular individual membership: $45. Membership Month rate: $40.50. You save $4.50!\nRegular family membership: $75. Membership Month rate: $67.50. You save 7.50!\n\nWith your savings\, buy yourself a cup of coffee or tea (and\, if you purchase a family membership\, one for your spouse\, too!) while writing at your favorite coffee shop. Invite your friends and family members to join you. \nThere’s no better way to invest in your writing!
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/may-is-membership-month-join-us-in-the-push-to-500-and-save-10/
CATEGORIES:Other Event
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20190326T171354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205744Z
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SUMMARY:April 2019 Writing Show: How to Sell the Heck Out of Your Book
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re self-published or traditionally published\, you have one all-consuming goal: Move more books. But how do you convince people to pull out their wallets? We’ll discuss effective approaches to marketing your work\, planning book events\, securing pre-orders and obtaining reviews. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 24\, 2019   \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n\n\n    \n\nJames River Writers is grateful to the following sponsors for their generous support.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/april-2019-writing-show-how-to-sell-the-heck-out-of-your-book/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190321T120000
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Crafting and Workshopping the Synopsis
DESCRIPTION: A synopsis shouldn’t feel scary\, but it’s also important to take your time and get it right. While some editors and literary agents won’t care about getting one . . . there are plenty who do\, and the last thing you want is to try to bang out a quick synopsis when you feel the pressure and the clock ticking. In this workshop\, we’ll spend some time digging into what makes a great synopsis by discussing real examples and advice dished out by the pros.\n\n  \nLiterary agent and author Eric Smith will talk about how to work on all of this. He’s been on both sides of synopsis writing\, from his life as an author to his career as a literary agent. Then he’ll workshop with writers who are struggling with the first few pages of their synopsis. Stress on the first few pages\, as a good synopsis should only have to be two to three pages long. The best ones are just a page!\n\n  \nWriters interested in having their synopsis critiqued need to have it sent to Eric Smith no later than March 11th. (Information on how to do this will be provided once you sign up.) After his talk and a brief break\, he’ll sit with individual writers for a few minutes and share his notes. All participants (who send their work in on time!) will be sent their synopsis via email\, with notes in-line in Microsoft Word. If you’re still working on your synopsis or need to know how to start\, you’re welcome to attend the class and send a synopsis to Eric at a later date for critique\, but it will take longer for him to respond.\n\n  \nAfter the workshop\, we’ll have a Q&A\, and attendees can ask anything\, from questions about the publishing process to writing YA to whatever.\n\nDate: Thursday\, March 21\, 2019 \nTime: 9:00 a.m. – Noon \nLocation: Visual Arts Center of Richmond\, 1812 W Main St\, Richmond\, VA 23220 \nPrice: $65 – Members; $80 Non-members \n  \nREGISTER NOW\n\n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/master-class-crafting-and-workshopping-the-synopsis/
LOCATION:Online Class via Zoom\, The Comfort of Your Home\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Class 2019,Master Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T203000
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SUMMARY:March 2019 Writing Show: Writing a Killer Synopsis
DESCRIPTION:The Writing Show: Writing a Killer Synopsis\nYou’re ready to start shopping your book to agents – but then you see the terrifying words: “Include a one-page synopsis.”  Why is writing a synopsis so hard? Are you really supposed to give away all your plot twists? How can you capture an agent’s attention and entice them to read more? Our panel has the answers. \nDate: Wednesday\, March 20\, 2019  NOTE: DATE CHANGE FROM REGULAR SCHEDULE  \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students)
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/march-2019-writing-show-writing-a-killer-synopsis/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205805Z
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SUMMARY:January 2019 Writing Show: Balancing Writing and Life: Inspiration and Practical Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, you vow that this will be the year you finish your novel/screenplay/memoir. And every year\, life gets in the way. Start 2019 off with a healthy dose of inspiration and practical strategies for protecting and nurturing your writing life. Learn how to write without judgment or intimidation\, and how to take care of your creative self. \nDate: Wednesday\, January 30\, 2019 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00; meet & greet 6:00-6:45; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/january-2019-writing-show-balancing-writing-and-life/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T235900
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20181101T155731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205824Z
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SUMMARY:Poe Inspires Contest Now Open!
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/poe-inspires-contest-now-open-2/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205307Z
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SUMMARY:Master Class: Structuring A Novel with Patrick Dacey
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all who registered. This Master Class is SOLD OUT. Sorry to anyone who missed the opportunity to attend. We are planning one more Master Class for 2018\, so be sure to check back soon. \nCOST: $65 for members; $80 for non-members \nDATE: Saturday\, August 25\, 2018 \nTIME: 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. \nLOCATION: St. John’s Church Parish Hall in Church Hill. 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nDESCRIPTION:\nFocus: Structure for Stories both Big and Small \nSo\, if you’re like me\, you have twenty different ideas about a hundred different stories that have been told a million times. That said\, whether in a long piece of fiction or a short personal essay\, there are specific tools writers use to structure their story into a narrative. Likewise\, the reader needs to follow you\, and they\, too\, come to your story with their own ideas\, stories\, and past experiences\, which they tell and re-tell in their own way however many times in however many voices in whatever order they want. So\, we have a big task at hand: Tell your story to the reader in a way that is both organically your own and can connect with a stranger. \nTAKEAWAYS\nWe will focus on various types of narrative structure through examples across all types of forms and genres. Specifically\, we’ll look at three different models to see how they work\, what is gained and what is lost\, and how you can benefit by looking at your story through different narrative structures. \n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR\nPatrick Dacey is the author of the novel\, The Outer Cape\, an Amazon Editor’s Pick\, and the collection of stories\, We’ve Already Gone This Far\, selected by the American Bookseller’s Association as a Top Ten Debut. He holds an MFA from Syracuse University and has taught writing at various schools\, including the College of William and Mary. His stories have been featured in The Paris Review\, Zoetrope All-Story\, and Guernica\, among other publications.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/master-class-structuring-a-novel/
LOCATION:St. John’s Church Parish Hall\, 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Class 2018,Master Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all who registered. This Master Class is SOLD OUT. Sorry to anyone who missed the opportunity to attend. We are planning one more Master Class for 2018 so be sure to check back soon. \nCOST: $65 for members; $80 for non-members \nDATE: Saturday August 25 2018 \nTIME: 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. \n St. John’s Church Parish Hall in Church Hill. 2401 E Broad St Richmond VA 23223 \nDESCRIPTION:\nFocus: Structure for Stories both Big and Small \nSo if you’re like me you have twenty different ideas about a hundred different stories that have been told a million times. That said whether in a long piece of fiction or a short personal essay there are specific tools writers use to structure their story into a narrative. Likewise the reader needs to follow you and they too come to your story with their own ideas stories and past experiences which they tell and re-tell in their own way however many times in however many voices in whatever order they want. So we have a big task at hand: Tell your story to the reader in a way that is both organically your own and can connect with a stranger. \nTAKEAWAYS\nWe will focus on various types of narrative structure through examples across all types of forms and genres. Specifically we’ll look at three different models to see how they work what is gained and what is lost and how you can benefit by looking at your story through different narrative structures. \n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR\nPatrick Dacey is the author of the novel The Outer Cape an Amazon Editor’s Pick and the collection of stories We’ve Already Gone This Far selected by the American Bookseller’s Association as a Top Ten Debut. He holds an MFA from Syracuse University and has taught writing at various schools including the College of William and Mary. His stories have been featured in The Paris Review Zoetrope All-Story and Guernica among other publications.;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2401 E Broad St:geo:-77.4201033,37.5312256
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T203000
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SUMMARY:July 2018 Writing Show: The Power of Word Choice
DESCRIPTION:The choice of a word can make all the difference. The flow of a line or the length of a sentence can alter how a reader experiences an idea\, a character\, or a twist and turn of a plot. We talk so much about our words\, but we don’t always dive into the hows and whys of the choices we make. This month\, we’re going to talk about the power of the particulars and how word choice influences style\, rhythm\, mood\, and the total effect of our communications. Ready to make the most out of every sentence? Join us in July for hands-on craft tips and advice from professional wordsmiths\, who tackle fiction\, journalism\, non-fiction\, poetry\, songwriting\, and business communications. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 25\, 2018 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet & Greet at 6:00; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-writing-show-the-power-of-word-choice/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2018,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20180612T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205319Z
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SUMMARY:June 2018 Writing Show: Writing Cross-Culturally: Getting Help to Get it Right
DESCRIPTION:Sensitivity readers can help your characters better represent the voices of the oppressed or marginalized. Experts in specialized fields or illnesses may deepen and define details. Beta readers might help gauge the reaction of your audience or genre. By improving the nuances of your writing\, your readers can better experience the cross-cultural truth\, no matter what you write. \nDate: Wednesday\, June 27\, 2018 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet & Greet at 6:00; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/june-writing-show-writing-cross-culturally/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2018,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20180328T211703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205324Z
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SUMMARY:MASTER CLASS: The Path to Publication: How to Submit Your Work to Journals and Contests
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a poem or story or essay you’d like to submit for publication? In this master class we’ll discuss approaches to submitting your work for publication—where to find contests and journals open to submissions and how to find ones that are a good fit for your work. We’ll cover everything from how to make sure a contest is credible to how to format your piece for submission. Join Dana Isokawa\, associate editor of Poets & Writers Magazine\, for an in-depth look at journal and contest submissions. \n\nCOST: $65 for members; $80 for non-members \nDATE: Thursday\, April 26\, 2018 \nTIME: 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. \nLOCATION: St. John’s Church Parish Hall in Church Hill. 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nRegistration is closed because this Master Class has sold out.  \nINSTRUCTOR\nDana Isokawa is the associate editor of Poets & Writers Magazine\, where she edits the magazine’s sections on writing contests and fellowships\, literary news and trends\, and conferences and residencies. She writes the magazine’s column on literary journals\, Literary MagNet\, and also helps curate the publication’s annual feature on debut poets. She has served as the interviews editor for Washington Square Review\, and has taught creative writing in New York University hospitals. She received her MFA in poetry from New York University.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/master-class-the-path-to-publication-how-to-submit-your-work-to-journals-and-contests/
LOCATION:St. John’s Church Parish Hall\, 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Class 2018,Master Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
GEO:37.5312256;-77.4201033
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DESCRIPTION:Do you have a poem or story or essay you’d like to submit for publication? In this master class we’ll discuss approaches to submitting your work for publication—where to find contests and journals open to submissions and how to find ones that are a good fit for your work. We’ll cover everything from how to make sure a contest is credible to how to format your piece for submission. Join Dana Isokawa associate editor of Poets & Writers Magazine for an in-depth look at journal and contest submissions. \n\nCOST: $65 for members; $80 for non-members \nDATE: Thursday April 26 2018 \nTIME: 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. \n St. John’s Church Parish Hall in Church Hill. 2401 E Broad St Richmond VA 23223 \nRegistration is closed because this Master Class has sold out.  \nINSTRUCTOR\nDana Isokawa is the associate editor of Poets & Writers Magazine where she edits the magazine’s sections on writing contests and fellowships literary news and trends and conferences and residencies. She writes the magazine’s column on literary journals Literary MagNet and also helps curate the publication’s annual feature on debut poets. She has served as the interviews editor for Washington Square Review and has taught creative writing in New York University hospitals. She received her MFA in poetry from New York University.;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2401 E Broad St:geo:-77.4201033,37.5312256
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180308T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20180227T163018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205338Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Salon: Authentically Scientific
DESCRIPTION:Writing about scientific topics presents authors with particular struggles—from finding reputable sources to properly conveying complicated information without losing one’s audience. How can a writer make sure they are interpreting their sources correctly while also expressing scientific information within its proper context? During the next Literary Salon\, Dr. Kelly Lambert\, a behavioral neuroscientist\, will lead a group discussion focused on strategies to avoid many common pitfalls and integrate science into your writing in a way that will entertain audiences and won’t make scientists groan. \nWHEN: Thursday\, March 8\, 7 pm – 9 pm \nWHERE: Patrick Henry Pub & Grille in the upstairs salon; 2300 East Broad Street in Historic Church Hill \nCOST: Free and open to the public (no ticket required) \nSPEAKER\nDr. Kelly Lambert\, PhD\, is a professor of behavioral neuroscience at the University of Richmond. Her publication record includes over sixty articles in journals such as Nature\, Stress\, and Neuroscience. She served as President of the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society from 2009-2011.  Dr. Lambert has received funding from the NIH and NSF to support her research investigating the neurobiology of emotional resilience and parental responses and\, recently\, has incorporated naturalistic observations of various primates at the DuMond Conservancy in Miami\, FL and wild raccoons into her lab’s neural explorations. Her work has appeared in mainstream media publications such as The New York Post\, The New York Times\, The Chronicle of Higher Education\, and the Richmond-Times Dispatch. Dr. Lambert’s two books for wider audiences include Lifting Depression: A Neuroscientist’s Hands-On Approach to Activating Your Brain’s Healing Power  and The Lab Rat Chronicles: A Neuroscientist Reveals Life Lessons from the Planet’s Most Successful Mammals.  She is currently writing Bursting Brain Bubbles:  Sharpening our Contingency Forecasts to Avoid Emotional Crashes (Yale University Press\, anticipated release Spring\, 2018). \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/literary-salon-authentically-scientific/
LOCATION:Patrick Henry Pub\, 2300 E Broad St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Salons
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
GEO:37.5328368;-77.4203075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
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SUMMARY:MASTER CLASS: The Business of Querying
DESCRIPTION:Join YA author Sarah Glenn Marsh for a workshop on the business of querying\, from crafting a killer query letter to best practices when approaching agents online or at a conference\, and how to interpret any feedback you receive while querying. Marsh will break down the components of a great query letter using examples (including some from volunteer participants!)\, explain the value of comp titles and how to choose them\, and will ensure everyone leaves the class with the feedback necessary to create their best query yet\, as well as resources to research potential agents.\n\n  \nCOST: $65 for members; $80 for non-members \nDATE: Saturday\, March 3\, 2018 \nTIME: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. \nLOCATION: St. John’s Church Parish Hall in Church Hill. 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nREGISTER TODAY\nINSTRUCTOR\nSarah Glenn Marsh\, author of Fear the Drowning Deep and several forthcoming picture books\nSarah Glenn Marsh is an author of young adult novels including the Reign of the Fallen duology and Fear the Drowning Deep\, as well as children’s picture books like Selfie Sebastian and A Campfire Tail. An avid fantasy reader from the day her dad handed her a copy of The Hobbit and promised it would change her life\, she’s been making up words and worlds ever since. She lives in Virginia with her husband and their tiny zoo of four rescued greyhounds\, three birds\, and many fish. \nWhen she’s not writing\, she’s often painting\, or engaged in nerdy pursuits from video games to tabletop adventures. You can visit her online at www.sarahglennmarsh.com\, and follow her on Twitter @SG_Marsh. \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/master-class-business-querying/
LOCATION:St. John’s Church Parish Hall\, 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Class 2018,Master Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
GEO:37.5312256;-77.4201033
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170831T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170831T123000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20170725T152020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205414Z
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SUMMARY:August Master Class: The Naked Truth
DESCRIPTION:Writing a Memoir that Moves Readers\nwith Marita Golden \nWriting memoir is a way to find meaning in our lives\, make art of our experiences with pain\, trauma\, coming of age\, and struggles with identity–all the “stuff” of life. But how does one dig deep\, chip away at the walls of self-censorship and the rules against speaking the “unspeakable”? How does one discover the voice that is demanding release and write with beauty and–the primary requirement of memoir–courage? In this workshop\, we will explore writing techniques that will allow participants to write with transformative power. Our time together will consist of in-class writing\, discussion of work in progress\, and examination of published memoirists. \nSPEAKER\n \nCo-founder and President Emeritus of the Zora Neale Hurston/ Richard Wright Foundation\,  Marita Golden is a veteran teacher of writing and an acclaimed award-winning author of over a dozen works of fiction and nonfiction. As a teacher of writing she has served as a member of  the faculties of the MFA Graduate Creative Writing Programs at George Mason University and Virginia Commonwealth University and in  the MA Creative Writing Program at John Hopkins University. She has taught writing workshops nationally and internationally to a variety of constituencies. \nHer new novel is The Wide Circumference of Love.  Her other books include the novels After and The Edge of Heaven and the memoirs Migrations of the Heart\, Saving Our Sons and Don’t Play in the Sun One Woman’s Journey Through the Color Complex. She is the recipient of many awards including the Writers for Writers Award presented by Barnes & Noble and Poets and Writers and the Fiction Award for her novel After awarded by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. \nDate: Thursday\, August 31\, 2017 \nTime: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nLocation: St. John’s Church Parish Hall\, 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nPrice: $60 for members; $75 for non-members \n[themify_button style=”large red” link=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/u7s_sY4lyCBV1dlONB96Jw”]Register Today[/themify_button] \nAnd make sure you don’t miss Marita Golden on Wednesday\, August 30\, at The Writing Show.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-master-class-naked-truth/
LOCATION:St. John’s Church Parish Hall\, 2401 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Master Class 2017,Master Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170830T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20170805T215128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205423Z
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SUMMARY:August 2017 Writing Show: Playing with Language: Tools & Techniques for Creative Play
DESCRIPTION:You may write a lot\, but do you ever play? Writing does not always have to be about goals and deadlines\, outlines and hard structures. Allowing yourself room for creative play can stretch your imagination\, allowing room for new ideas and inspiration to come to the surface. At this Writing Show\, packed with tangible advice\, writing techniques\, and creative exercises\, hear award-winning writers talk about their creative process and how you can infuse your own writing life with new energy. Come be inspired. Come for an infusion of artistic play. \nDate: Wednesday\, August 30\, 2017 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00 for Meet & Greet; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n[themify_button style=”large red” link=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/KFfQPmQOXCDBIL8c7kjG9g”]Register Today[/themify_button]
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/aug2017-writing-show/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170817T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170817T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20170805T210731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205429Z
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SUMMARY:August Literary Salon: Pushing the Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:Many new writers are given the advice “to write what you know.” Yet\, if you limit your writing to what you know\, your stories\, poems\, or articles can become stilted and\, just as importantly\, you can become bored before you ever create the masterpiece you dream about. To fully engage your imagination and your audience\, you must take risks with your writing. Whether you’re writing about people or creating characters who are different from you or trying forms and structures that break conventions\, pushing the boundaries takes a deep understanding of yourself\, your experience\, and what you’re trying to achieve. In this literary salon\, we’ll explore what you need to know before you start bending the rules and then do some writing exercises to give you the opportunity to push your own boundaries. \nDate: Thursday\, August 17\, 2017 \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: Patrick Henry Pub\, 2300 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nPrice: Free \nSPEAKER\nAnnette Marquis \nAnnette Marquis serves as Program Director for James River Writers. She has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the Solstice Low-Residency MFA Program and is the author of over twenty-five books about computers and software\, one memoir about civil disobedience\, and numerous articles and essays on everything from how to talk to your IT person at work to dealing with the aftermath of a church shooting. As an intercultural competency consultant and trainer\, Annette specializes in teaching how to write authentically about race\, class\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, ability\, and all the other identities that make us who we are. Annette lives in Henrico with her poet-librarian wife.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/august-literary-salon-pushing-boundaries/
LOCATION:Patrick Henry Pub\, 2300 E Broad St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Salons
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
GEO:37.5328368;-77.4203075
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20170708T172736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205433Z
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SUMMARY:July 2017 Writing Show: The Art of the Start: Finding the Entry-point to Your Story
DESCRIPTION:This mini master class with five talented wordsmiths dives into a problem that can trouble any writer: where to begin a story. Each of our panelists–including a fiction writer\, a nonfiction writer and editor\, a poet\, a playwright\, and a journalist–will take the stage for eight minutes each to elucidate on their strategies and tactics for finding the entry-point for a written project. Not all narratives are linear\, and beginning in medias res is always a possibility–but what makes the most sense for your creative work? Attend July‘s Writing Show to help discover your answers. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 26\, 2017 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet & Greet at 6:00; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n[themify_button style=”large red” link=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/lRYXV38jxhz23BW-QI4r_A”]Register Today[/themify_button]
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/july-writing-show-art-start-finding-entry-point-story/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20170604T014757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205437Z
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SUMMARY:June 2017 Writing Show: Examining the Writing Marketplace: Micro to Mid-sized Publishers
DESCRIPTION:Publishing a book has many pathways–it’s not simply a choice between self-publishing and pitching the Big 5 through a literary agent. There are well-established\, award-winning imprints that aren’t in New York City; there are small\, genre-specific niche publishers that only release small lists every year; there are multitudes of micro presses if we venture to look. How does an author know where to start\, which presses are worth pursuing\, or what publishing with a smaller publisher is like? The June Writing Show explores these questions and more. \nDate: Wednesday\, June 28\, 2017 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet & Greet at 6:00; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n[themify_button style=”large red” link=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/FQv62yyU7rYHqwGiQ1kkdw”]Register Today[/themify_button]
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/examining-writing-marketplace-micro-mid-sized-publishers/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
GEO:37.5541362;-77.4568602
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
CREATED:20170604T233504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205441Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Salon: Stories in Ink
DESCRIPTION:For this month’s Literary Salon\, James River Writers and the Poe Museum are excited to host Ashley Hawkins\, Executive Director of Studio 23. Ashley views S23 as her ultimate creative expression: a balance of her passions for organization building\, dreaming big\, and art making. Ashley holds a BFA in Painting and Printmaking and a Masters’ of Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Virginia Commonwealth University. She lives in Richmond\, Virginia\, with her fiancée\, two year-old son Max\, a couple of cats\, and a very old hound dog named Magellan who is no longer much of an explorer. She makes prints\, cardboard sculptures for Max\, and a line of housewares with her fiancée under the guise of Hers (& His) Press. \nDate: Thursday\, June 15\, 2017 \nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm \nLocation: Patrick Henry Pub\, 2300 E Broad St\, Richmond\, VA 23223 \nPrice: Free
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/literary-salon-stories-ink/
LOCATION:Patrick Henry Pub\, 2300 E Broad St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary Salons
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170531T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170531T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T050219
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T162452Z
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SUMMARY:May 2017 Writing Show:  The Squishy Middle: Keeping Your Audience Captivated
DESCRIPTION:You’ve hooked them from the start. You know where you’re going. But how on earth are you going to get there? Sometimes the middle is a bit squishy. This panel with talented writers across multiple genres will discuss outlining and writing by the seat of your pants\, techniques for moving forward\, and how to know when something is working and when it’s not. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 31\, 2017 \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet & Greet at 6:00; program starts at 6:45) \nLocation: Firehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220 \nPrice: $12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \n[themify_button style=”large red” link=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/EYL_cbXaJK58ILZ9D4y8lQ”]Register Today[/themify_button]
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/may-writing-show-squishy-middle-keeping-audience-captivated/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2017,Writing Shows
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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