August Nuts & Bolts Lunchtime Series with Brynn Markham

THE PARTNERSHIP PATH: GETTING YOUR WORK INTO READERS’ HANDS

Writing is your passion, and working toward a finished product is a feat in and of itself. But, what happens when you’re done writing, and you want to get your work into the hands of potential readers? This series will cover the three core partnerships writers must forge in order to get their books out into the world. We will cover libraries, bookstores, and community partners. Learn who you should be talking with, how to form authentic relationships that render positive results for all involved, and how to get them to care enough to offer your books to their customers and possibly even become your biggest cheerleader!

Each class in this series includes: a one-hour online workshop, access to the recording, the Powerpoint used during the class, and additional resources.

BEST BUY: PACKAGE OF 3 CLASSES $50 for Members | $75 for Non-members

A LA CARTE CLASSES: $20 each for Members | $29 each for Non-Members

Wednesdays 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | August 12, 19, & 26

Ty Phelps / business of writing, JRW, Publishing /

September 2020 ONLINE Writing Show: Ask Us Anything…About Writing (with JRW Staff) – FREE!

September 2020 Writing Show ONLINE – Ask Us Anything (with JRW Staff) – FREE!

Join the JRW Staff – Katharine Herndon (Executive Director), Phil Hilliker (Membership Coordinator), and Brynn Markham (Program Director) for a special edition of the last Writing Show of the year! Come with any questions you may have about the craft of writing and/or the business side of things. Or, maybe you have burning questions about the JRW organization, or the 18th Annual James River Writers Conference coming up October 9-11. We look forward to hearing from our JRW Community!

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Location: Online, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform

Price: This special edition of the Writing Show is FREE!

Registration closes on September 29; your unique link to join the online Zoom program will be emailed to you the the morning of the Writing Show.

All 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.

SPEAKERS

Name: AUGUST 25 | Impacts of AI on the Writing Community (Online Writing Show)
Start: 2026-08-25T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-25T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Visual Arts Center

Katharine Herndon - Executive Director

Katharine Herndon was a fan of James River Writers even before they hired her. She has attended all seventeen conferences and over a hundred Writing Shows, and she plans to keep improving on that number. She was on the board for several years in a variety of roles, including executive secretary, co-chair of the 2011 conference committee (with the wonderful Valley Haggard), and membership chair. Prior to becoming employed at JRW, Katharine taught middle school language arts for thirteen years. Her favorite bits were Shakespeare and poetry, and she was in a minority in this. Katharine’s work has been published by RVA indie press Sink/Swim in The Great Richmond Zombie Book and appears in the anthology River Town, and the Richmond-based anthology River City Secrets. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, Davidson College, and St. Catherine’s School. (@kaherndon)

Phil Hilliker - Membership Coordinator

Phillip Hilliker tinkered with writing for several years in private, huddled over his computer, not admitting to anyone beyond his wife that he wanted to be a writer. Before becoming JRW’s membership coordinator, he found James River Writers was the supportive community he needed to fully embrace the authorial side of his personality. Beyond writing, he has spent many years as a freelance illustrator and work-at-home dad while also teaching illustration courses at Visual Arts Center of Richmond. This combination of occupations means he spends a majority of his time thinking about monsters and robots. He lives in a demanding fixer-upper house with his wife and kid. (@PhilHilliker)

Brynn Markham - Program Director

Brynn Markham is an aspiring writer who has seen the impact of James River Writers through her work with Richmond’s PBS and NPR stations. In her communications and outreach role, she was thrilled to champion projects that connected public media audiences to national content through partnerships with Richmond’s nonprofit community. Prior to her tenure at WCVE PBS/NPR, Brynn worked with First Book, helping children in underserved areas gain access to books to tackle the literacy gap. Her love of writing and books began in high school when she penned a weekly column in her local newspaper and continued into adulthood when she dabbled in blogging. She is determined to see the countless note pads containing “the next big idea” that sit dutifully in her bedside table develop into an inspired work to be enjoyed beyond the confines of her home and immediate family.

Brynn Markham / JRW, Staff, Writing Show /

Register for the 17th Annual James River Writers Conference!

The James River Writers Conference is an annual gathering in Richmond, Virginia, that attracts prize-winning authors and highly regarded editors and literary agents from around the country to share their wisdom about writing and publishing. Since 2003, this multi-day event of 350 to 400 writers, has been known for its inspiring, collegial atmosphere and Southern hospitality.