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 […]
Submitting to Journals and Contests You've been polishing your story or essay and now you're ready to take the big leap and submit it to literary journals, but just how do you do that? In this class, you'll learn about many of the hundreds of literary journals out there waiting for your work, both the […]
In this two-hour master class, we’ll discuss the life of the short story—how to take your drafts to the next level; the process of submitting to literary journals; what lit magazine editors are looking for; and how to use your published story to help propel your writing career. Virginia will share an insider’s perspective […]
Querypalooza 2024 | 2 Parts Tuesday, July 9 | 5:30–7:30 pm | Query Letter Master Class Tuesday July 16, 2024 | 5:30–7:30 pm | Private Consultation with a Query Expert James River Writers is bringing back this popular program that provides an in-depth Master Class on crafting your perfect query letter (taught by experienced literary […]
Do you have family stories in your head, a few trinkets you inherited, or a box of old family photographs, letters or family documents with which you always wanted to “do something?” This workshop will explore different approaches to creating compelling stories from family history. We will study how artifacts such as letters and official documents can be used […]
How do you create buzz and excitement about your work? How do you get your content in front of new audiences and engage existing ones? This Master Class will help you map out a plan to: create media releases and a master list to send them to; find “sweet spots” for natural collaboration with like-minded […]
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 […]
SOLD OUT! QUERYPALOOZA! (Query Letter Master Class, plus One-on-One Meetings with a Query Expert) THIS EVENT IS FILLED TO CAPACITY. James River Writers is bringing back this popular program that provides an in-depth Master Class on query letters, plus a one-on-one meeting with a query expert. Join instructor M.M. FINCK, as she helps you demystify […]
You asked, and we are answering! May’s Members' Choice Master Class invites you to join award-winning author Lilliam Rivera, as she talks with Newbery Medalist Meg Medina about tackling these eternal questions in the writing realm: Should I map out a plan for my writing, or fly by the seat of my pants and just […]
Literary Agent Paige Wheeler addresses what may be one of the most important elements of gaining success as a writer. So many writers, when asked the straightforward genre question, don’t know the answer. Or, they want to avoid pigeonholing themselves, so they cite multiple genres. Get it wrong and it may cost you. Get it […]
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