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Writing Contests
POETRY CONTEST: Postmark Deadline, Dec. 15, 2008. Details.
BEST UNPUBLISHED NOVEL CONTEST: Postmark
Deadline, Jan. 15, 2009. Details.
STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST: Receipt
Deadline, Feb. 11, 2009, 4 pm. Details.
NEW!
Conference 2008
David Baldacci speaking to a sold-out crowd at the 6th annual James River Writers Conference. Emyl Jenkins, Conference Chair, sits behind.
Our 6th annual writers' conference was a huge success!
Here's what two of our speakers had to say about it:
"The panels were fascinating, and the participants all impressed with their savvy and professionalism. I dare say I learned as much as many of the aspiring writers themselves ... Richmond and the James River area are simply teeming with talented writers, many of whom have gone on to illustrious careers but never forgotten their roots. It's that sense of community that really makes the community a special place, and I'm happy to be a small part of it." ~ Kirk Ellis, Emmy-award winning screenwriter (John Adams)
"The James River Writers Conference is the best run, and most enjoyable conference I have ever attended. Here you will listen to nationally known authors who honestly share what they have learned, and entertain with their hilarious stories of life in the publishing world ... [There is] a spirit of collegiality that is truly special for all participants. If you can attend just one writers conference, make it this one." ~
Jeanne Fredericks, Literary Agent
Click here for more information about the speakers, the topics, and the details. Thank you to DOMINION for making Conference 2008 possible!
JRW is making a difference
James River Writers has been honored twice in Central Virginia. In September, 2006, we were among the recipients of the 2006 Theresa Pollak Prize for excellence in the arts, awarded by Richmond magazine. In its January 31, 2007, issue, Style Weekly recognized the founding of James River Writers as one of the pivotal moments in the past quarter-century of Richmond Arts. We wouldn't have received these recognitions without the fantastic support of our members and corporate sponsors. Thank you, Virginia!
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The Writing Show! Register now for The Future of Fiction on Thursday, Jan. 29. Learn more and register.
Click here for a history of all writing show speakers. (PDF doc)
JRW is now on Facebook
Come by for a visit!
returns for another entertaining evening on March 28, 2009. More information here
Writers Wednesdays
Looking for fellow writers? JRW hosts a casual “meet and greet” every second Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 PM.
Join us at Richbrau Brewing Company's TapHouse Grill in historic Shockoe Slip, 1212 East Cary Street, when we get together with fellow Richmond-area writers in all stages and genres for a casual evening of socializing and shop talk.
Parking after 4 PM is $4 behind the Tobacco Company (enter the deck from 12th Street between Canal and Cary Streets).
Save the Date
JRW Conference 2009 is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 9-10, 2009 at the Library of Virginia.
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