April 2026 Meeting: ML Brei on AI & Authors
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Visit the booth for the Northern Virginia Writers Club, pick up signed copies of members' books, and learn more about the club.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Pulse to Prose Discover how to harness the body’s most visceral reactions and turn them into powerful storytelling tools. In this session, you’ll learn to translate racing pulses, constricted […]
Learn to promote yourself and your work with confidence When you’re reluctant to broadcast your accomplishments and capabilities, your ideal readers, as well as editors and influencers, never get the […]
Writing History vs. Writing Historical Fiction NVWC member David K. Wessel is a retired U.S. diplomat who served at embassies in Central America and Europe and is the former Mayor […]
Join your fellow writers for some socializing. A favorite event every year, as it's no business and all fun and getting to know your fellow writers!