Bring your laptop or notebook and be prepared to work on your latest piece or start something new in this workshop led by Dr. Oliver Reid of The Writing Coach. Dr. Oliver T. Reid is an international multi-bestselling and award-winning author, motivational speaker, and the founder and president of I Am a Solution Consulting Firm, […]
In lieu of a holiday outing this year, we will be holding another member mixer in our new digs at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Our featured speaker is industry expert Jane Friedman, who will kick off our event via Zoom to share her insights on The Year in Publishing—and What to Watch for 2026. Even […]
Cast your vote in our Officer elections for President, Vice President (open), Treasurer, and Secretary (open). We are currently seeking candidates for a one-year term. For more information about the role responsibilities or to nominate yourself, please contact president@northernvirginiawriters.org. We also have a number of coordinator positions for collaboration, website management, critique groups, and events. […]
Which Publishing Path Is Right for YOU? The era of the gatekeepers is over. Authors have more options than ever for self, hybrid, independent, university, and small-press publishing, and can choose their own path based on speed, level of control, amount of guidance, and of course, the time and money they want to invest. But […]
Are you ready to submit your poetry, short stories, and essays but unsure how to navigate the world of literary markets? Publishing short works in magazines, journals, and anthologies is a vital step for any writer looking to build credentials, find a readership, and refine their craft. Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring […]
At the April 2026 monthly meeting, ML Brei, a computer scientist and author of Conversing with AI: A Handbook for Writers will lead a workshop on AI & Authors. As an author, educator, and prompt engineering consultant, she is passionate about empowering others at the intersection of language and technology. Are you curious about how […]
The Craft & Business of Writing NVWC member Jeffrey James Higgins will provide an overview of what a writer needs to know about writing and publishing in 2026. The session will cover learning craft, writing practice and process, digital tools, dictation, common craft mistakes, editing iterations, critiquing, querying agents and publishers, current pathways to publication, […]
Yes, I Do Think You Should Write a Suspense Novel Why it's harder than many think, and why writing (or just reading!) genre fiction can teach you important craft lessons Thrillers and mysteries are strong sellers, but that doesn't necessarily mean crime fiction is an easy genre to crash. As the author of literary and […]
High Concept Fiction: What It Actually Means & Why You Need to Know You've heard agents and editors talk about "high concept," but what does that actually mean for you and for the genre you write? In this presentation, Jessica Berg, literary agent and founder of Rosecliff Literary will demystify one of publishing's most-used (and […]
Back by popular demand, our Summer Social will be largely unstructured, with no featured speaker, to allow ample time for networking and sharing our experiences in writing and publishing. If you're published, bring a book for the raffle.