Annual Conference

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Since 2003, the James River Writers Conference has been our organization’s signature event, and our most meaningful contribution to the literary community in central Virginia. Well-respected within the publishing industry, we have attracted prize-winning authors and highly regarded editors and agents from around the country to share their wisdom about writing and publishing. More than 300 people attend this two-day event, known for its inspiring, collegial atmosphere.

The 2013 James River Writers Conference will be held Saturday & Sunday, October 19-20, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Attendees can also register to attend pre-conference master classes Friday, October 18, at the Virginia State Capital.

Some of our 2013 speakers will include:

  • Lydia Netzer, author of Shine Shine Shine
  • Cece Bell, award-winning author and illustrator, her latest Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover
  • Megan Mayhew Bergman, author of Birds of a Lesser Paradise
  • Philippa Ballantine, award-winning fantasy writer of the Books of the Order and the Shifted World series
  • Tee Morris, fantasy writer, of Morevi and co-author of the Ministry of Peculiar Occurances series
  • The Book Doctors, Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry

Registration for our 2013 conference will open in June.

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Have a question about the James River Writers Conference? E-mail fallconference@jamesriverwriters.org or give us a call at (804) 433-3790.


 

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