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SUMMARY:February 2019 Writing Show: How to Permanently Banish Writer’s Block
DESCRIPTION:Stuck in the mushy middle of your manuscript? Tempted to give up on your work in progress—again? Don’t wait passively for your muse to return. Learn some practical methods to break through the dam and let the ideas flow freely.  You’ll leave equipped with concrete ways to get your project going\, as well as step-by-step recipes for plotting and outlining.    \nDate: Wednesday\, February 27\, 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/february-2019-writing-show-how-to-permanently-banish-writers-block/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2019
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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:20180926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T220538
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SUMMARY:September 2018 Writing Show: Hybrid Authorship: Traditional Publishing\, Indie Publishing\, and How They Can Work Together
DESCRIPTION:“Hybrid authors” aren’t just writers who run on a mix of coffee and wine. They are writers redefining their careers by taking advantage of the multiple publication pathways available to them. Self-publishing and traditional publishing are not mutually exclusive\, and understanding the terminology of the evolving publishing world is only the beginning. We’re closing out the 2018 Writing Show season with a panel of three highly acclaimed\, bestselling\, and award-winning writers to show you the possibilities\, as well as the pros and cons\, of different approaches to your writing career. \nDate: Wednesday\, September 26\, 2018 \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/sept-2018-hybrid_authorship/
LOCATION:Firehouse Theatre\, 1609 West Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States
CATEGORIES:2018
ORGANIZER;CN="James River Writers":MAILTO:programdirector@jamesriverwriters.org
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T220538
CREATED:20180503T171459Z
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SUMMARY:May 2018 Writing Show: What I Wish I Knew Before My First Book
DESCRIPTION:There’s so much more to producing a book than the planning of the launch party. This panel of experienced and debut authors will share what they learned through their own publishing experiences\, what they wished someone had told them earlier\, what they wish they’d been prepared for\, and specific strategies they used to help introduce their books (and themselves) to the world. Led by NYT-bestselling author Kristen Green as the moderator\, this panel\, including authors Sharon Harrigan\, Gwen Cole\, Josh Cane\, and Tracey Livesay\, will cover subjects from writing and editing to marketing and publicity. The take-aways will be endless\, no matter what you write. \nDate: Wednesday\, May 30\, 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 TODAY
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/may-writing-show-my-first-book/
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:20180425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T220538
CREATED:20180405T184458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205327Z
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SUMMARY:April 2018 Writing Show: Building a Publishing Resume: How Authors Can Secure Fellowships\, Awards & Prizes
DESCRIPTION:Like with any other career\, a resumé helps illustrate the value of your talents. We’ll discuss how achievements and experience can make authors more credible to publishers and to publications seeking contributors. Whether you’re a beginning or a seasoned writer\, our panel will share methods for applying for freelance gigs\, fellowships\, prizes and awards to help build a resumé with serious literary street cred. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 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 TODAY
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/april-writing-show-building-a-publishing-resume-how-authors-can-secure-fellowships-awards-prizes/
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:20180328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180328T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T220538
CREATED:20180309T191004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205332Z
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SUMMARY:March 2018 Writing Show: Breaking into Anthologies: Fiction\, Nonfiction\, and Poetry
DESCRIPTION:There are more publication paths than ever before\, but don’t overlook the power of the anthology. Whether you’re a new writer or an experienced author\, submitting to an anthology can expand your publishing resume\, enable you to reach new readers\, and even give you an excuse to experiment in different genres. Building your own anthology can allow for literary collaboration unlike any other creative form. Discover the possibilities with this exciting panel of writers and editors. No matter whether you write fiction\, nonfiction\, or poetry\, there’s an anthology for you if you only try. \nDate: Wednesday\, March 28\, 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) \n[themify_button style=”large red” link=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/15es5kcmyVoCEv454cHdaQ”]Register Today[/themify_button]
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/march-writing-show-anthologies/
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:20180228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T220538
CREATED:20180208T004634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205350Z
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SUMMARY:February 2018 Writing Show: Time Travel: Managing real or imagined time inside sci-fi\, fantasy\, non-fiction\, or historical works
DESCRIPTION:Crafting believable time shifts\, time leaps\, and historical moments can be essential elements for storytelling. Our panel will discuss methods for managing time and dates\, and provide guidance about how real historical events are best used to enhance or propel narratives. We’ll also review readers’ expectations about concepts like the space/time continuum. Buckle up! As Doc Brown says\, “Where we’re going\, we don’t need roads.” \nDate: Wednesday\, February 28\, 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) \nSpecial raffle prize: A free copy of Aeon Timeline 2 – the timeline tool for project and case management. A $50 value.  Plus\, all attendees can get a 20% discount! Learn more at www.aeontimeline.com. \n[themify_button style=”large red” link=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sceJFqzt_I3BFxGuE-l3nw”]Register Today[/themify_button]
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/02-2018-writing-show-time-travel/
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:20180131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T220538
CREATED:20171228T161315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205355Z
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SUMMARY:January Writing Show: A 2018 Creative Plan: Scheduling\, Motivating & Organizing Your Writing Life
DESCRIPTION:Making your writing life a reality and meeting your creative goals is sometimes easier said than done\, but why shouldn’t 2018 be your year? A realistic plan is all you need\, getting both your mental and physical spaces ready. At the first Writing Show of the season\, bring your literary resolutions\, and get ready for inspiration\, organizational ideas\, time-management strategies\, self-motivation techniques\, and instant takeaways. \nOnline registration is now closed.\nDoors open at 6:00 pm tonight.\nSeating is first come/first served.\nSee you at the show!\n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/january-writing-show-2018-creative-plan-scheduling-motivating-organizing-writing-life/
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:20170927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170927T203000
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CREATED:20170908T222618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T205409Z
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SUMMARY:September 2017 Writing Show: Stepping up to the Stage: Pitching\, Book Talks\, and Author Readings
DESCRIPTION:Writers dream of the moment they step up to the stage. But how can our voice\, our stance\, our speed\, and our substance live up the potential we want to share? Speech coach and media expert Joan Bowling will share her best advice to let your words shine\, whether they’re said in an elevator with an industry pro or in front of a television camera. At this specially designed pre-conference event\, attendees will have a chance to give their brief book pitches or share a mini reading to gain personalized advice from a pro. You don’t want to miss it! \n[themify_button style=”large red” link=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/7OBw7K40o1U9g9S-Kz3iBA”]Register Today[/themify_button] \n 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/sept-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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170830T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170830T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T220538
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=America/New_York:20170726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T220538
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170628T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T220538
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
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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/
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SUMMARY:April 2017 Writing Show: Finding Authenticity: Writing Outside your Gender\, Race\, or Culture
DESCRIPTION:Being true to the diverse world around us is essential in our stories–whether we’re writing facts or fiction. Yet inclusion can backfire when our representations of those unlike ourselves rely on cliches\, superficial analysis\, or unrealized biases. This panel with writers from around the globe will discuss considerations for further understanding\, research strategies\, and specific cautions around how to write people fairly and authentically. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 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/8aDq8YM4r-WBM4cjeGkeWA”]Register Today[/themify_button] \n[themify_hr color=”light-gray” width=”100%” border_width=”1 px”] \nThank you to Meg Medina and Javier Menendez for sponsoring this month’s show. 
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/april-writing-show-finding-authenticity-writing-outside-gender-race-culture/
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SUMMARY:March 2017 Writing Show: Fairytales\, Folklore & Stories that Endure
DESCRIPTION:Fairytales and folklore are a part of our storytelling culture from our earliest days of childhood\, yet these tales as old as time are still as relevant as ever. How can they teach us about writing stories that will endure? How can we borrow their themes\, motifs\, and characters and create them anew? How do they shed light upon who we are? This panel packed with award-winning literary talent will be sure to illuminate\, educate\, and inspire.\n \nDate: Wednesday\, March 29\, 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  \n[themify_button style=”large red” link=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/cO9CN_R6tsitvI2fzd4-oQ”]Register Today[/themify_button]\n \nSpeakers\nSusann Cokal is the author of the 2014 Printz Honor book\, The Kingdom of the Little Wounds\, which has been described as “Game of Thrones meets Grimm’s Fairy Tales.” She holds two PhD’s: one from Berkeley in comparative literature and one from Binghamton University in creative writing. Susann has published critical work on writers such as Jeanette Winterson\, F. Scott Fitzgerald\, and Georges Bataille and currently reviews fiction for The New York Times Book Review. She moved to Richmond in 2004 to teach creative writing and contemporary literature at Virginia Commonwealth University. \nHarry Heckel started by writing pen and paper roleplaying games\, notably for White Wolf Game Studio\, before moving into novels. As Lee Lightner\, he co-authored two Space Wolf novels set in the Warhammer 40K universe. He is currently half of the writing team of Jack Heckel\, and under that name has written The Charming Tales series from Harper Voyager Impulse. His latest novel from Harper is The Dark Lord\, a parody of epic fantasy\, stuffed with geek references. He is currently writing the next book in the series\, The Darker Lord\, and preparing for The Darkest Lord\, both scheduled for release in 2018. He also has a few independent novels under his own name and does freelance work for roleplaying\, board game\, and miniature wargame companies. He lives in central Virginia with his wife\, daughter\, and two cats. He can be found at www.harryheckel.com and www.jackheckel.com. \nSolveig Eggerz\, a native of Iceland\, is the author of Seal Woman\, an award-winning novel informed by the selkie legend. For many years she told folk and fairy tales in schools in Alexandria\, Virginia. Using a blend of told and written story\, she teaches writing at the Writer’s Center in Bethesda\, Maryland\, as well as “Sharing our Stories\,” a writing program for individuals emerging from difficult circumstances. She holds a PhD in comparative literature from Catholic University. Her writing has appeared in such places as The Northern Virginia Review\, Delmarva Review\, and Palo Alto Review. \nModerator\nDouglas Jones has written and seen produced more than forty plays and screenplays. BBC’s Bernard Mayes cited Jones’s “ability to write in ways which are appealing to the general population without condescension\, and focus on the essentials without sugaring the pill.” A Richmond News-Leader critic said Jones’s work for young audiences “has a fascination with the infinite expressiveness and flexibility of the English language that rivals Sesame Street.” And J. Christie noted that Jones’s plays combine “the rhythms of Gilbert and Sullivan\, references and rhymes from countless familiar tales\, and a bit of the late Jim Henson’s gift for finding the inner voices of children.” \nRecent projects include a one-act play Frankenstein Lives!\, which aired on Virginia’s PBS stations\, and four films commissioned by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation for its 400th Anniversary (currently playing at the Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center). \nJames River Writers is grateful for the following sponsorship for the March Writing Show: \n \nDon’t miss the Thursday\, March 30\, Master Class with Solveig Eggerz: \nPlay Before You Write: Deepening Your Story & Escaping Writer’s Block through Pre-writing
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/march-2017-writing-show-fairytales-folklore-stories-that-endure/
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SUMMARY:February 2017 Writing Show: Author Newsletters & Tapping Your Digital Tribe
DESCRIPTION:For better or for worse\, writers have the opportunity to connect with their readers like never before in history. And when authors are smart\, they can transform their readership into a true community\, where the connections are genuine and an army of support is ready to spread the word of new projects. Sure\, growing your digital tribe is part of your author platform\, but it is so much more than a data point. It is your opportunity to thrive in a new era of publishing. At this Writing Show\, attendees will learn best practices with author newsletzters\, new and outdated tech trends\, and tangible steps to hit the ground running. \nAnd in the spirit of community\, all attendees with newsletters will have the opportunity to grow their own digital tribe with an open newsletter sign-up time during intermission. \nSpeakers\nTim Asimos is a recognized B2B marketing thought leader\, providing keen insights on modern marketing principles and an uncommon perspective gleaned from nearly 15 years of experience working on both the client-side and agency-side of the business. As Vice President and Director of Digital Innovation at circle S studio\, a strategic marketing agency\, Tim focuses on helping B2B firms grow in today’s increasingly competitive and digital landscape. He leads the digital team to develop innovative strategies in website development\, content marketing\, and online lead generation. \nTim is a syndicated blogger and a national speaker on various marketing topics including content marketing\, branding\, web design\, online marketing and technology. His expertise has been featured in numerous publications\, blogs\, webinars\, programs\, and conferences across the country. He’s also a member of the American Marketing Association and is Immediate Past President of the Richmond\, Virginia chapter. He holds a B.S. in Communication Studies and an M.B.A. from Liberty University. \nMaggie King is the author of the Hazel Rose Book Group mysteries\, including Murder at the Book Group and Murder at the Moonshine Inn. Her short stories\, “A Not So Genteel Murder” and “Reunion in Shockoe Slip” appear in the Virginia is for Mysteries anthologies. “Wine\, Women\, and Wrong” is included in 50 Shade of Cabernet: A Mysterious Anthology. \nMaggie graduated from Elizabeth Seton College and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology. She belongs to James River Writers\, the American Association of University Women\, and is a founding member of the Sisters in Crime Central Virginia chapter. She has worked as a software developer\, retail sales manager\, customer service supervisor\, web designer\, and non-profit administrator. Maggie has called New Jersey\, Massachusetts\, and California home. These days she lives in Richmond\, Virginia with her husband Glen and cats Morris and Olive. All her jobs\, schools\, and residences have gifted her with story ideas for years to come.\n  \nRebecca Joines Schinsky Rebecca Joines Schinsky is the executive director of product & e-commerce at Riot New Media Group\, which runs Book Riot\, the largest independent community for book lovers in North America. She is the co-host of the Book Riot Podcast and All the Books\, a weekly show about the best new book releases. Rebecca has been writing and speaking about books and the publishing industry since 2008. \n  \n  \nSamantha Willis is a writer and Arts & Entertainment Editor at Richmond magazine. Formerly\, she was digital content manager in the ABC 8News newsroom. With a writing\, editing and social media management career spanning nearly 10 years\, Samantha most recently created #UnmaskingRVA\, a three-part community learning series designed to examine\, discuss and learn from Richmond’s deep racial history and its continuing impact. Samantha’s also a civil rights advocate\, a children’s book author\, a pianist\, a loving wife and a proud mom.\n  \n  \nModerator\nAward-winning author Mary Chris Escobar writes women’s fiction. Her debut novel\, Neverending Beginnings was published in 2012 and released in paperback in 2015. Subsequent works include Delayed\, How to be Alive and her latest\, How to Fall\, published in December 2014. How to be Alive was the winner of the 2015 Next Generation Indie Book Award for the Chick Lit category. In addition to her weekly blog\, her personal essays have appeared in the The Write Lifestyle magazine (Issue 2\, Issue 11)\, on Women Writers\, Women[‘s] Books\, the Kobo Writing Life blog\, and USA Today’s Happy Ever After blog.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/february-2017-writing-show-author-newsletters/
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SUMMARY:January 2017 Writing Show: Befriending the Editing Scissors
DESCRIPTION:Ever use ten words when five will do? Ever fear you’re being long-winded? Writers working across many forms and genres understand that editing should go far beyond dotting i’s and crossing t’s. Knowing when to pull out the editing scissors often makes the difference between writing that is okay and writing that is so sharp it cuts straight to the heart. \n \nDate:\nWednesday\, January 25\, 2017 \n \nTime:\n6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet & Greet at 6:00; program starts at 6:45) \n\nLocation:\nFirehouse Theatre 1609 West Broad Street \n\nPrice:\n$12 – Members; $15 Non-members ($5 for students) \nSPEAKERS\nNathan M. Richardson is an accomplished performance poet and published author.  His published collections are “Likeness of Being” and “Twenty-one Imaginary T-shirts”.  Nathan teaches a variety of workshops for emerging writers and is the Head Coach of the Hampton Roads Youth Poets a division of the youth empowerment organization – Teens with a Purpose. \nNathan is preparing for his 3rd year of The Frederick Douglass Speaking Tour\, in which he delivers a remarkable portrayal of the former slave\, writer\, orator and abolitionist Frederick Douglass.  A short list of Nathan’s other affiliations include the Poetry Society of Virginia\, Young Audiences of Virginia\, and the Suffolk Arts League. \n  \nGretchen Comba‘s fiction has appeared in a number of journals\, including Alaska Quarterly Review\, Hayden’s Ferry Review\, and The North American Review. She is a recipient of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Prize for Short Fiction and the Yemassee Award for Exceptional Contribution to the Magazine. She received her MFA in Writing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro\, and she teaches at Virginia Commonwealth University. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nLarand Lancaster is President for the Richmond chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). She has experience in strategic communication\, print publication management\, web site management\, branding and identity campaigns and graphic design for internal and external audiences. Currently\, Larand works at a state government agency where she is responsible for employee communication\, the intranet\, and digital signage. \n  \nMODERATOR\nWith degrees from the College of William & Mary and the University of Richmond\, Kris Spisak began her career as a college writing instructor; however\, after six years in the classroom\, she transitioned to professional writing and editing. Helping writers sharpen their craft was the driving force behind her book Get a Grip on your Grammar: 250 Writing and Editing Reminders for the Curious or Confused (Career Press\, 2017). Kris is also pursuing the publication of her first novel and is the co-founder of Midlothian Web Solutions.
URL:https://jamesriverwriters.org/event/january-2017-writing-show-editing-scissors/
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