James River Writers

Welcome to James River Writers!
We’re a non-profit making the literary arts come alive in Central Virginia.

Whether you’re a writer or an avid reader, we invite you to learn about JRW, participate in our programs and become a member today.

You Need to Know

Writers Wednesdays

is a casual meet and greet for writers of every genre on the second Wednesday of every month, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. On Feb. 8, March 14 and April 11, we’ll be at Capital Alehouse, Innesbrook, 4024-A Cox Rd. (Cox and West Broad Streets).

The 2012 Emyl Jenkins Award

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2012 Emyl Jenkins Award is Saturday, March 31, 2012.

More about the award

Save the Date – Conference 2012

The dates for Conference 2012 will be Saturday-Sunday, October 20-21, 2012, with workshops on Friday, October 19. Mark you calendar now to save the date.

See what Conference 2011 was all about.

The Writing Show is kicking off a new year! Register now for Shelf Life: How Savvy Authors Woo Booksellers & Readers on Thursday, Jan. 26. Learn more and register.

Click here for a history of all writing show speakers.

Writers Wednesdays

Writers Wednesdays is a casual meet and greet for writers of every genre on the second Wednesday of every month, 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Locations vary. Feb-March-April: Capital Alehouse, Innesbrook, 4024-A Cox Rd. (Cox and West Broad Streets).

Listen to JRW podcasts. Now playing: Girls of Summer: A Conversation with Authors who Celebrate Strong Girls, from the July 2011 Writing Show, and podcasts from other JRW programs.

JRW interviews with authors