• Holiday Social

    Shipgarten 8346 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, VA, United States

    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 […]

  • Annual Meeting and Board Elections

    Centreville Regional Library 14200 Saint Germain Dr., Centreville, VA, United States

    All officer and volunteer positions are open and will be elected.

  • Worldbuilding Workshop with Author and Teacher Tara Campbell

    Thomas Jefferson Library 7415 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA, United States

    Writing New Worlds through Contemporary Sculpture The 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 […]

  • March 2025 Meeting: Toby Dorr on Expanding Your Reach as an Author

    Dolley Madison Library 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, VA, United States

    Beyond the Book: Expanding Your Reach as an Author Your book is written—but your journey as an author is just beginning. In 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 […]

  • April 2025 Meeting: Readings by 2024 Golden Nib Winners

    Mary Riley Styles Public Library 120 N Virginia Ave, Falls Church, VA, United States

    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. NVWC Fiction 1st place – "Bloom" by Roger Hammons 2nd place – "Daytona Beach" by Kay Summers 3rd place – "The Rock Snake" by Craig Lipman Poetry […]

  • Brainstorm & Brew: Member Happy Hour at Godfrey’s Bakery & Cafe

    Godfrey's Bakery & Cafe 421 W. Broad St., Falls Church, VA, United States

    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!

  • May 2025 Meeting: Toward Authentic Expression – Liberate the Writer in You with Rosslyn Chay

    St. Paul's Lutheran Church 7426 Idylwood Road, Falls Church, VA, United States

    “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” —Maya Angelou What does it take to write? Pen and paper, and a willingness to sit with ourselves including all that is happening with us. Your imaginations and ideas; your criticisms and praises; your dreams and declarations; your rambles and stutters, and more, […]