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SUMMARY:NVWC @ Falling for Fair Oaks Festival
DESCRIPTION:Contact Events Coordinator Dave Wessel at dkwessel@gmail.com for a spot at the NVWC table or stop by the Authors Alley to support your fellow club members! \n—
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/nvwc-falling-for-fair-oaks-festival/
LOCATION:Fair Oaks Mall\, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T083000
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SUMMARY:Brainstorm & Brew: Field Trip to National Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join NVWC President Carolyn McBride at the National Book Festival. Depending on how many members RSVP\, we will either carpool or take the Metro to the Washington Convention Center. It will be a full-day outing (until our feet give out!)\, but you may leave early if you wish. It’s a FREE event\, and we can immerse ourselves in books all day long!! \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Will you be attending? *YesNoDo you have a preference of travel mode? *CarpoolSubway		\n			mode? many of\n			\n		\n		How many additional guests are you bringing? *None\, just me.+1+2+3 or moreAny comments or questions?Submit
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/brainstorm-brew-field-trip-to-national-book-festival/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T150000
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UID:6598-1755349200-1755356400@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:August 2025: Member Social
DESCRIPTION:In lieu of a family picnic this year\, we will be holding a member mixer in our new digs at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The meeting will be largely unstructured\, with no featured speaker\, to allow ample time for networking and sharing our experiences in writing and publishing. More details coming soon regarding food and drinks.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/august-2025-picnic/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, 7426 Idylwood Road\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
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UID:6608-1755216000-1755475199@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:NVWC @ Arlington County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Contact Events Coordinator Dave Wessel at dkwessel@gmail.com for a spot at the NVWC table or stop by to support your fellow club members!
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/nvwc-arlington-county-fair/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Community Center\, 3501 Second Street South\, Arlington\, 22204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
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UID:7132-1754125200-1754152200@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Brainstorm & Brew: Field Trip to VWC Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Carpool with Carolyn McBride\, NVWC president\, to the Virginia Writers Club Symposium at Randolph-Macon College. Make sure you join VWC and purchase tickets to the symposium in advance (tickets on sale in June). \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Will you be attending? *YesNoAre you interested in being a driver (with your car)? *YesNo		\n			Are bringing? your\n			\n		\n		How many additional guests are you bringing?None\, just me.+1+2+3 or moreAny comments or questions?Submit
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/brainstorm-brew-field-trip-to-vwc-symposium/
LOCATION:Randolph-Macon College\, 114 College Ave.\, Ashland\, VA\, 23005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T203000
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SUMMARY:Brainstorm & Brew: Member Meetup @ Elaine's Restaurant (Old Town Alexandria)
DESCRIPTION:(Note: Date and location change!) Join members at an informal meetup at Elaine’s Restaurant  Dinner Book Club in Old Town. Look for our social media manager Allie Nelson and our president Carolyn McBride. RSVP below so we can save enough space! It’s time to celebrate author Jeffrey James Higgins and his new novel The Havana Syndrome. Jeff\, as owner of Elaine’s\, has been a gracious host to so many of our writers\, and it’s our turn to enjoy his latest work and give him a proper book club! Buy your copy today and come ready for lively conversation: \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Will you be attending?YesNo		\n			or many be\n			\n		\n		How many additional guests are you bringing?None\, just me.+1+2+3 or moreAny comments or questions?Submit
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/brainstorm-brew-july2025/
LOCATION:Elaine’s Restaurant\, 208 Queen St.\, Alexandria\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250312T202438Z
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UID:6780-1752930000-1752937200@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:July 2025 Meeting: Scott Frost on Treading the Self-Publishing Abyss
DESCRIPTION:Member Scott Frost will share his experiences and comprehensive guide to independent publishing: https://bit.ly/selfpubabyss. Scott Frost is an award-winning author who self-published his debut Sci-Fi novel Empyreax: The Rise of Cà Rá in 2025. He created a free no-strings guide for new authors to navigate the daunting steps of self-publishing. It has been viewed over 13\,000 times\, and he continues to receive appreciation from many authors who have used the guide. He currently lives in Fairfax\, Virginia\, and is about to publish a collection of shorts while busy at work on Empyreax Books Two and Three. Join his newsletter at https://www.scottfrost.com.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/july-2025-meeting-scott-frost/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, 7426 Idylwood Road\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
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CREATED:20250519T000605Z
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UID:7252-1751068800-1751155199@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Gainesville: Book Signing with Carolyn McBride
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for signed books from NVWC member Carolyn McBride.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-gainesville-book-signing-with-carolyn-mcbride/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble Gainesville\, 8139 Stonewall Shops Square Suite 405-B\, Gainesville\, VA\, 20155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
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CREATED:20250519T000504Z
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UID:7250-1751068800-1751155199@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble One Loudoun: Book Signing with Kathleen Goggin
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for signed books from NVWC member Kathleen Goggin.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-one-loudoun-book-signing-with-kathleen-goggin/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble One Loudoun\, 20427 Exchange St.\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250519T000337Z
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UID:7248-1751068800-1751155199@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Manassas: Book Signing with Ricky Ginsberg
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for signed books from NVWC member Ricky Ginsberg.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-manassas-book-signing-with-ricky-ginsberg/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble Manassas\, 8117 Sudley Rd\, Manassas\, VA\, 20109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250314T214739Z
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UID:6812-1750510800-1750518000@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:June 2025 Meeting: Mary Catherine Jones on Audiobooks from Microphone to Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Audiobooks have enjoyed double-digit growth for the last 12 years with no sign of slowing down. Many independently published authors don’t know where to begin when it comes to creating an audiobook. Members will learn the basics of audiobook production\, including: \n\nNarration: Author Voice or Professional Narrator?\nRecording Options\nDistribution Options\nUsing Your Audiobook Assets\n\nMary Catherine Jones will also include options for those wanting to bootstrap the process! Finally\, she’ll touch on adapting your book for audio (how to handle quotes\, charts\, graphs\, footnotes\, and dialogue)\, plus plenty of time for questions. \nMary Catherine Jones is the owner and executive producer of The Audiobook Experience at Voice Over Vermont\, an award-winning boutique audiobook recording and production studio. She delights in working with authors to bring their stories into the world\, either using their voices or finding the perfect narrator for their audiobook. A speaker at the 2025 Women in Publishing Summit\, her company has produced many award-winning titles\, including club president Carolyn McBride’s audiobooks. \n  \n 
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/june-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, 7426 Idylwood Road\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250519T000219Z
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UID:7246-1750464000-1750550399@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Gainesville: Book Signing with AJ George
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for signed books from NVWC member AJ George.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-gainesville-book-signing-with-aj-george/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble Gainesville\, 8139 Stonewall Shops Square Suite 405-B\, Gainesville\, VA\, 20155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622
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CREATED:20250519T000101Z
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UID:7244-1750464000-1750550399@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble One Loudoun: Book Signing with Patricia DiVeccio
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for signed books from NVWC member Patricia DiVeccio.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-one-loudoun-book-signing-with-patricia-diveccio/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble One Loudoun\, 20427 Exchange St.\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
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CREATED:20250518T235937Z
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UID:7242-1749859200-1749945599@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Gainesville: Book Signing with Paula Weiss
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for signed books from NVWC member Paula Weiss.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-gainesville-book-signing-with-paula-weiss/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble Gainesville\, 8139 Stonewall Shops Square Suite 405-B\, Gainesville\, VA\, 20155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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UID:7240-1749254400-1749340799@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Gainesville: Book Signing with Turner Grant
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for signed books from NVWC member Turner Grant.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-gainesville-book-signing-with-turner-grant/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble Gainesville\, 8139 Stonewall Shops Square Suite 405-B\, Gainesville\, VA\, 20155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
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UID:7238-1749254400-1749340799@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Manassas: Book Signing with Dennis Seiler
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for signed books from NVWC member Dennis Seiler.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-manassas-book-signing-with-dennis-seiler/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble Manassas\, 8117 Sudley Rd\, Manassas\, VA\, 20109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
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UID:6606-1749254400-1749427199@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:NVWC @ Occoquan Riverfest
DESCRIPTION:Contact Events Coordinator Dave Wessel at dkwessel@gmail.com for a spot at the NVWC table or stop by to support your fellow club members!
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/nvwc-occoquan-riverfest/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250530T133038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T135414Z
UID:7264-1748822400-1748908799@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Brainstorm & Brew: Busboys & Poets Open Mic Night (Shirlington)
DESCRIPTION:Meet up with other NVWC members as KaNikki Jakarta\, Alexandria’s first African American Poet Laureate\, hosts two hours of diverse voices\, maybe even yours. KaNikki will be our featured speaker at our January 2026 meeting. Make sure you buy tickets in advance and arrive early so we can try to be seated together (we can’t hold seats): https://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-evt-43902304/#
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/brainstorm-brew-busboys-poets-open-mic-night-shirlington/
LOCATION:Busboys & Poets\, 4251 S. Campbell Avenue\, Arlington\, 22206\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250220T131825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T115827Z
UID:6604-1748131200-1748303999@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:NVWC @ ViVa! Vienna
DESCRIPTION:Contact Events Coordinator Dave Wessel at dkwessel@gmail.com for a spot at the NVWC table or stop by to support your fellow club members!
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/nvwc-viva-vienna/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250518T235435Z
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UID:7234-1748044800-1748131199@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Gainesville: Book Signing with Carolyn Crocker
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for signed books from NVWC member Bill Knowles.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-gainesville-book-signing-with-carolyn-crocker/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble Gainesville\, 8139 Stonewall Shops Square Suite 405-B\, Gainesville\, VA\, 20155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
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CREATED:20250518T235040Z
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UID:7230-1748044800-1748131199@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Loudoun: Book Signing with Bill Knowles
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for signed books from NVWC member Bill Knowles.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-loudoun-book-signing-with-bill-knowles/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble One Loudoun\, 20427 Exchange St.\, Ashburn\, VA\, 20147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
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CREATED:20250518T234452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T235122Z
UID:7228-1748044800-1748131199@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Barnes & Noble Manassas: Book Signing with David Wessel
DESCRIPTION:Stop in for a signed copy of NVWC member David Wessel’s book.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/barnes-noble-manassas-book-signing-with-david-wessel/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble Manassas\, 8117 Sudley Rd\, Manassas\, VA\, 20109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250219T185609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T220632Z
UID:6596-1747486800-1747494000@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:May 2025 Meeting: Toward Authentic Expression - Liberate the Writer in You with Rosslyn Chay
DESCRIPTION:“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”\n—Maya Angelou \nWhat does it take to write? \nPen and paper\, and a willingness to sit with ourselves including all that is happening with us. \nYour imaginations and ideas; your criticisms and praises; your dreams and declarations; your rambles and stutters\, and more\, are all welcome. \nWill you allow yourself to write them? Will you allow what is within to be seen by you? \nIt is the act of writing that births the writer\, not the other way round.  \nDiscover your blocks\, clear away any thoughts that are limiting your flow\, and let the frozen stories in you come to life. \nRosslyn will guide members through exercises to help writers release their (preconceived) notions about writing. Begin again by putting pen to paper. \nRosslyn Chay is many things\, relaxing and expanding as a Poet\, Author\, Healer\, Integral Coach\, Knitter\, Designer\, and (omg)\, so much more! A series of punctuations: she is a still point; a living question; a radiant…pulsating…being…of light…. At her core\, she is an Inquirer—an eternal mystery unfolding\, ripening into her ongoing question of Who and What sits as the intersection point. \nAuthor of The Weight of My Soul: Uncovering My Significance\, and her weekly newsletter\, The Dandelion Notes. Through writing\, she invites you on an adventure with her to discover and truly know: You…are…so…much…more…. For more information\, visit https://www.thespacetobe.co/. \n  \n 
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/may-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Lutheran Church\, 7426 Idylwood Road\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250428T123400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T125140Z
UID:7129-1747242000-1747249200@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:Brainstorm & Brew: Member Happy Hour at Godfrey's Bakery & Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join members at an informal meetup at Godfrey’s Bakery and Cafe! Look for our social media manager Allie Nelson and our president Carolyn McBride. RSVP below so we can save enough space! \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Will you be attending?YesNo		\n			Name Any or\n			\n		\n		How many additional guests are you bringing?None\, just me.+1+2+3 or moreAny comments or questions?Submit
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/brainstorm-brew-member-happy-hour-at-godfreys-bakery-cafe/
LOCATION:Godfrey’s Bakery & Cafe\, 421 W. Broad St.\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250117T013101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T220824Z
UID:6291-1745672400-1745679600@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:April 2025 Meeting: Readings by 2024 Golden Nib Winners
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Golden Nib awards and hear from some of NVWC’s 2024 Golden Nib winners\, who will read their works and discuss their inspiration and writing journey. \nNVWC\nFiction\n1st place – “Bloom” by Roger Hammons\n2nd place – “Daytona Beach” by Kay Summers\n3rd place – “The Rock Snake” by Craig Lipman \nPoetry\n1st place – “Less of Me” by Kay Summers\n2nd place – “EAT CAKE” by Kevin Connor\n3rd place – “Extasie” by Philip Stephens \nVirginia Writers Club (state level)\nFiction\n3rd place: “Bloom” by Roger Hammons \nNon-Fiction\n1st place – “If the Tree Could Speak” by Caroline Crocker
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/april-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Mary Riley Styles Public Library\, 120 N Virginia Ave\, Falls Church\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250220T131636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T131636Z
UID:6602-1743811200-1743983999@northernvirginiawriters.org
SUMMARY:NVWC @ Fredericksburg Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Contact Events Coordinator Dave Wessel at dkwessel@gmail.com for a spot at the NVWC table or stop by to support your fellow club members!
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/nvwc-fredericksburg-spring-arts-crafts-festival/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080459
CREATED:20250211T203448Z
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SUMMARY:March 2025 Meeting: Toby Dorr on Expanding Your Reach as an Author
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Book: Expanding Your Reach as an Author\nYour book is written—but your journey as an author is just beginning. \nIn this engaging session\, NVWC member Toby Dorr will explore the many ways to expand the reach of your book beyond traditional sales. From guest spots on podcasts to leveraging Substack\, from creating social media stories to developing courses and workbooks\, you’ll discover a toolkit of strategies to build your audience\, share your message\, and maximize your book’s impact. \nWhether launching your first book or looking to breathe new life into an existing one\, this session will help you unlock new opportunities and think beyond the page. \nJoin us and learn how to turn your book into a lasting movement\, message\, or mission. \nToby Dorr is a transformational speaker\, author\, and advocate who inspires individuals to embrace their full potential\, no matter their past. With a powerful story of resilience\, courage\, and reinvention\, Toby has overcome the unthinkable—serving time in prison for a felony conviction—and emerged with a message of hope\, healing\, and fierce grace. \nThrough her speaking engagements\, Toby empowers audiences to rise above their circumstances\, break free from shame\, and reclaim their stories. As the founder of Fierce Grace Movement and the author of “Living With Conviction”\, Toby encourages others to move forward in life with strength\, authenticity\, and empowered self-discovery. \nWhether she’s sharing her personal journey or leading workshops on leadership\, resilience\, or personal transformation\, Toby’s message is clear: It’s never too late to rewrite your story\, to step into your own fierceness\, and to live fully.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/march-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Dolley Madison Library\, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave.\, McLean\, VA\, 22101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Worldbuilding Workshop with Author and Teacher Tara Campbell
DESCRIPTION:Writing New Worlds through Contemporary Sculpture\nThe term “worldbuilding” is most often used in conjunction with speculative fiction\, but authors of all genres create worlds every time they write. Come exercise your worldbuilding skills in this ekphrastic workshop inspired by work by contemporary women artists. Author and teacher Tara Campbell will guide us through worldbuilding prompts inspired by work from Afro-Brazilian artist Sonia Gomes and American sculptor Chakaia Booker. \nTara Campbell is a writer\, teacher\, Kimbilio Fellow\, and fiction co-editor at Barrelhouse Magazine. She teaches flash fiction and speculative fiction\, and is the author of a novel\, two hybrid collections of poetry and prose\, and two short story collections. Her sixth book\, City of Dancing Gargoyles (SFWP)\, was one of Reactor Magazine’s “Best Books of 2024.” Find out more at www.taracampbell.com
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/tara-campbell/
LOCATION:Thomas Jefferson Library\, 7415 Arlington Blvd.\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22042\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and Board Elections
DESCRIPTION:All officer and volunteer positions are open and will be elected.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/annual-meeting-and-board-elections/
LOCATION:Centreville Regional Library\, 14200 Saint Germain Dr.\, Centreville\, VA\, 20121\, United States
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SUMMARY:Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Tysons at the beer garden at Shipgarten. Please register below so we can plan accordingly. The club will have a semi-private section of the Bier Hall tent\, which has industrial-sized heaters to keep everyone comfortable in December! Parking is available in a nearby lot with a shuttle if you don’t want to do the 10-minute walk. Also walking distance from the McLean Metro.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/holiday-social/
LOCATION:Shipgarten\, 8346 Leesburg Pike\, Tysons\, VA\, 22182\, United States
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