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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
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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
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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.		\n			be guests questions?\n			\n		\n		Name *FirstLastEmail *Will you be attending?YesNoHow 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
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T130000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T150000
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CREATED:20240925T180613Z
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SUMMARY:November 2024 Meeting - NaNoWriMo Write-in
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URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/november-2024-meeting-topic-tbd/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Library\, 5935 Freds Oak Rd\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T150000
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SUMMARY:October 2024 Meeting - Direct Sales Online & Via Kickstarter
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Date changed to 10/26 (one week later than usual). \nWhile ebook and print-on-demand physical books are the primary distribution channel for indie authors\, tremendous financial gains can be achieved by selling direct to readers through online stores and Kickstarter. You don’t need to be Brandon Sanderson (whose record-breaking project brought in almost $42 million)\, to make direct selling work for you. In this presentation\, Robin will discuss best practices that she has used in her crowdfunding campaigns (13 and counting) to earn more than $1M from Kickstarters and another $250\,000 in sales directly from her online stores. \nAbout the presenter:\nRobin Sullivan is the wife and business manager of Michael J. Sullivan\, a New York Times\, Washington Post\, and USA Today bestselling fantasy author. Michael is a hybrid author with titles released by both big-five publishers (Penguin Random House and Hachette Book Group)\, as well as a pioneer in the indie movement. Robin manages all the non-writing aspects of Michael’s career including: contract negotiation\, coordination with agents\, copy editors\, audio narrators\, and cover artists\, alpha reader\, manager of beta and gamma readers. She also manages all the sales channels including bookstores and direct to readers.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/october-2024-direct-sales/
LOCATION:Westover Library\, 1644 N McKinley Rd.\, Arlington\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
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SUMMARY:September 2024 Meeting - Successfully Promoting Your Book
DESCRIPTION:Successfully Promoting Your Book \nJoe Marich is a literary public relations and marketing expert who represented best-selling author Michael Crichton for over 16 years and has launched over 800 books for other authors. He will share insider tips about literary marketing and public relations based on his 30+ years of experience. Topics covered will include: \n\nHow to use literary marketing and media relations effectively\nTen questions to ask yourself before starting to write your book outline\nWhat you can do on your own to help market/promote your book\nWhen you need to hire an expert (and when you don’t)\nWhat to expect from a marketing and PR expert—and what not to expect\n\nPitch your book to Joe in a PR Lightning Round! In addition to getting answers to all of your PR questions\, come prepared to “pitch” your book or book idea to Joe and he will give you a thumbnail sketch of how media-friendly your project may or may not be\, and offer alternatives that might work even better. \nJoe Marich \nJoe Marich is founder and President of Marich Media. With an emphasis in literary\, entertainment\, and consumer product media relations and marketing\, Marich has worked in public relations for more than thirty years\, planning and executing local\, national and international campaigns for book launches\, consumer products\, special events\, fund-raisers and openings in the theatre\, art\, fashion\, television and film industries. He has also been a Keynote speaker at a variety of literary conferences and workshops. \nRepresenting author-director-producer\, Michael Crichton (Jurassic Park\, ER) for over 16 years until his untimely death in November 2008\, Marich coordinated global media tours\, personal appearances\, and interviews for Dr. Crichton\, working closely with his publishers in the U.S.\, as well as his international publishers throughout Europe. In addition to Michael Crichton’s work\, Marich has launched over 800 fiction and non-fiction books for various authors over his 30+ year career. \nAdding to his impressive list of successful authors\, Marich was responsible for the publicity and media relations for Australian best-selling author\, David Rollins\, who made a splash in America with his first best-seller titled The Death Trust. \nOver the years\, Marich has also been involved in public affairs and crisis management for all the Warner Music Group labels and has provided counsel to Virgin Records\, United Talent Agency\, and Oracle Corporation bringing special skills to the clients by preparing them in media training\, special projects presentations\, and developing and producing electronic media kits for satellite feeds. \nPrior to starting his own company\, Marich worked with such distinguished clients as Rock the Vote\, DC/Marvel Comics\, New Line Television and Alliance Communications\, Virgin Records\, Oracle Corporation\, and United Talent Agency among others. \nMarich is also the author of a public relations book for Delmar Publishers titled\, Literary Publicity: The Final Chapter\, which was launched February 2001. \nEarlier in his career Marich worked for Douglas Cramer\, a top producer and studio executive\, and Aaron Spelling and Charles Rosin (executive producer) on the popular television series\, Beverly Hills 90210. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/september-2024-successfully-promoting-your-book/
LOCATION:Burke Centre Library\, 5935 Freds Oak Rd\, Burke\, VA\, 22015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T160000
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SUMMARY:NVWC Author Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Panel discussion\, author readings\, and an author meet and greet with 20 local authors! Participate in a raffle for beach reading bags with donated books and more. Books for sale throughout the fair. This program is a partnership between the Falls Church City Library and the Northern Virginia Writers Club (NVWC). \n(click on image to enlarge)
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/nvwc-author-book-fair/
LOCATION:Mary Riley Styles Public Library\, 120 N Virginia Ave\, Falls Church\, VA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T150000
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SUMMARY:August Meeting - Demystifying the Publishing Industry
DESCRIPTION:Demystifying the Publishing Industry. \nNate Brown will discuss his past 20 years in publishing with a focus on the consolidation of what was formerly known as the “Big Five” and the parallel rise of small presses. These changes present challenges and opportunities for all writers seeking to get published. He will describe the editorial process at major houses and at smaller venues and provide a list of literary journals and websites doing particularly well these days. He also will provide information about revising your work\, querying agents\, and submitting to literary journals. \nNate Brown \nNate Brown’s stories\, essays\, profiles\, and reviews have appeared in the Iowa Review\, Mississippi Review\, Five Chapters\, the Los Angeles Review of Books\, Electric Literature\, Publisher’s Weekly\, LitHub\, and elsewhere. He is the senior editor of the award-winning literary journal American Short Fiction in Austin\, TX\, and has received fellowships from the Maryland State Arts Council\, the Wisconsin Institute for Creative Writing\, the Vermont Studio Center\, the Ucross Foundation\, and multiple work-study scholarships to the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. He has taught creative writing and composition at the University of Wisconsin\, through the International Writing Program at the University of Iowa\, at the George Washington University\, Georgetown University\, and elsewhere. He is a senior lecturer in the University Writing Program at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and a 2023-24 Engaged Faculty Scholar at JHU’s Center for Social Concern. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/july-meeting-demystifying-the-publishing-industry/
LOCATION:George Mason Regional Library\, 7001 Little River Turnpike\, Annandale\, VA\, 22003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T110244
CREATED:20240423T102700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T154613Z
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SUMMARY:July Meeting - Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Cherry Hill Park in Falls Church City – wheelchair accessible\, restrooms available in adjacent Falls Church Community Center\, grills\, and playground
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/july-meeting-picnic/
LOCATION:Cherry Hill Park\, 312 Park Ave.\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22046\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T110244
CREATED:20240613T201515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T201515Z
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SUMMARY:Lansdowne Woods of Virginia Literary Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join many NVWC members and other local Virginia Writers for the 3rd annual Literary Festival!
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/lansdowne-woods-of-virginia-literary-festival/
LOCATION:Lansdowne Woods of VA Clubhouse\, 19375 Magnolia Grove Square\, Lansdowne\, VA\, 20176\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T110244
CREATED:20240408T105100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T105100Z
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SUMMARY:June 15th Meeting (Zoom Only) - Audiobook Production
DESCRIPTION:Scott is pleased to join this group and discuss the ins and outs of audiobook production\, everything from understanding the different platforms\, the payment lingo\, narrator/author responsibilities and expectations\, as well as being a part of helping authors think through all options of putting their stories in audio. Scott looks forward to speaking with you! \nScott Ellis is an audiobook narrator having narrated over 100 audiobooks. Together with his wife\, Josie\, they own Scott Ellis Reads\, an audiobook production business having produced over 250 audiobooks. In addition\, they have helped many narrators and authors bring their first projects to audio. With a degree in theater and nearly 30 years as an educator teaching Language Arts\, Scott is all about performing and teaching. \nPlease visit Scott’s website at www.ScottEllisReads.com to learn more about his production company and www.SERclassroom.com to find out about online instruction for all things audiobooks. \nThe meeting on June 15th will only be held virtually.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/june-15th-meeting-zoom-only-audiobook-production/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T110244
CREATED:20240211T010316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T010316Z
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SUMMARY:Local Author Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Loudoun County Public Library in Purcellville will be hosting NVWC authors for a local author book fair. Further details to come!
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/local-author-book-fair/
LOCATION:Purcellville Library\, 220 East Main St.\, Purcellville\, VA\, 20132\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T150000
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CREATED:20240210T234410Z
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SUMMARY:May Meeting - Comic Relief
DESCRIPTION:The Importance of Comic Relief. \nComic relief is a plot device used to lighten the mood and keep the reader engaged. Commonly used in dialogue and description\, comic relief is essential in diffusing tension before\, during\, or after a difficult scene. Executed properly\, comic relief can underscore themes in all genres—including nonfiction! Join us for a rollicking discussion on how we can best use humor in helping our readers both think and feel more deeply when reading our texts. We will also examine comic relief in classical literature; investigate the elements of satire\, irony\, wit\, and sarcasm; determine what makes a scene humorous or contrived; and learn how to avoid breaking a reader’s willingness to suspend disbelief. \nDeidre Lovegren \nDeidra’s novel The Medicine Girl debuted in July 2022. The sequel\, The Medicine Woman\, was released in August 2023. The final installment\, The Medicine Crone\, will be released in Winter 2024. She has published shorter works including 21 Conversations\, a collection of dialogue-only stories. The Lady of the Match\, a short story collection translated into Arabic\, debuted at the Cairo International Book Fair in 2024. \nDeidra has also written over one hundred short stories and regularly competes in various international writing contests. \nOver her teaching career\, Deidra has taught scores of English classes to students from preschool to college. Currently\, she is the humanities instructor at a private school in Central Virginia. \nDeidra co-hosts “Read Lots Write Lots\,” an Australian podcast featuring writers worldwide. In addition\, she is a contest judge for the London-based Reedsy Prompts. \nAlong with the Blue Marble Storytellers team\, she organizes writers’ conferences in the United States and Europe. She is also an engaging conference speaker who loves to share her knowledge about the writer’s craft. \nShe currently lives in Virginia with her husband of 30 years\, three sons\, and her rescue cats\, General Sherman and Cinna.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/may-meeting-comic-relief/
LOCATION:Westover Library\, 1644 N McKinley Rd.\, Arlington\, VA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T110244
CREATED:20240122T000759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T103334Z
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SUMMARY:April Meeting -The Author-Editor Relationship: Everything You Need to Know to Find Your Fit
DESCRIPTION:Hiring an editor is one of the most important decisions you can make as a self-published author. In this workshop\, presented from both an author and editor perspective\, you’ll learn about things like determining when you’re ready\, what types of editing you’ll need\, where to find an editor\, what questions you should be asking\, and why you need to find the right match to be successful on your path to publication. \nMember Jennifer Milder and editor Elizabeth Merck will provide a joint presentation and talk. \nElizabeth Merck is a Northern Virginia editor and writer. After working more than twenty years in the Washington\, DC nonprofit sector\, using storytelling to raise money for a variety of causes\, she became a deputy editor at Write My Wrongs Co. In January 2022\, she opened her own freelance editing business\, where she currently does beta reading\, comprehensive editing (copy\, line\, and developmental)\, proofreading\, and ghostwriting. She has a BA in Psychology from Marymount University and an MBA from Walden University. She’s a member of the Editorial Freelancer’s Association (EFA) and the proud mom of two teenagers. She’s also putting the finishing touches on her debut novel Jameson Heights. \nJennifer Milder is an American novelist\, entrepreneur\, and mother of teenagers. She has authored The Epilogue of August. Between those careers\, she’s worked as a software consultant\, project manager\, play producer\, non-profit founder\, and tutor. She now lives in Washington\, DC\, with two daughters\, two cats\, and a dog. Milder grew up in North Carolina\, graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill\, and hopes to never return to the 9 to 5 grind.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/april-meeting/
LOCATION:Mary Riley Styles Public Library\, 120 N Virginia Ave\, Falls Church\, VA\, United States
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SUMMARY:March Meeting- Author Panel
DESCRIPTION:Our March meeting will feature a panel of writers with military/government experience explaining how they’ve turned that experience into gripping prose. Our three guests—both successful novelists—have done just that! One in the “Thriller”\, and one in the Science Fiction genre\, and one in non-fiction. \nThey’ll share tips for how to turn your government service experience into unputdownable prose and answer questions from the audience after. \nJoin us March 16 at 1:00 p.m. at the Shirlington Library in Arlington\, Virginia\, for light snacks\, refreshments\, camaraderie and writing tips. See you then! \nAuthor Tom DeWitt weaves technology and current events into adult-themed SCI-FI thrillers. His 40 years of experience supporting the Federal Government provides the backdrop for his recent novels\, “The SOUP Trilogy.” Tomdewitt.com. \n  \n  \n  \nC.E. Albanese is a former U.S. Secret Service special agent with over twenty years of law enforcement experience. His manuscript Drone Kings was the Grandmaster winner of the 2021 Clive Cussler Adventure Writers Competition. His short stories have appeared in The Mystery Magazine and Beyond the Shadows Anthology. He has contributed to CareerAuthors.com and serves as a board member of the Virginia Writers Club. Additionally\, C.E. Albanese is the co-creator and co-host of The Crew Reviews podcast\, where he interviews renowned thriller and crime authors. A graduate of Rutgers University\, he resides in Northern Virginia with his wife\, who is also a special agent for the U.S. Secret Service\, and their two children. https://cealbanese.com/ \nI am a patent practitioner and have been both an innovation consultant and a solution salesperson. I am also an inventor on 52 issued US patent applications. My inventions include unmanned ground and aerial systems\, distribution center logistics\, blockchain\, and inventions for the store of the future. From that work\, I wrote OUTPACING THE COMPETITION: PATENT-BASED BUSINESS STRATEGY\, published by John Wiley & Sons. \nBefore my career with commercial enterprises\, I served as an Airborne Infantry Officer in the 101st Airborne Division. At the time I joined\, we still had a Soviet threat. In 2003\, I published a book titled UNDERSTANDING SUN TZU ON THE ART OF WAR\, which was adopted for several years by the National Defense University\, Navy War College\, and Air War College. In 2011-13\, I produced and directed a shark documentary titled SHARKS OF WAR: TRUTH\, TALES\, AND TERROR\, which was a finalist at BLUE Ocean Film Festival in 2016. From that experience\, I wrote and am shopping a book titled THE SHARKS\, THE DARK\, AND THE DEEP\, which features a survivor from the U.S.S. Indianapolis\, a cruiser sunk at the end of World War II. \n 
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/march-meeting/
LOCATION:Shirlington Library\, 4200 Campbell Ave\, Arlington\, VA\, 22206\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240217T150000
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SUMMARY:February Meeting on Book Design
DESCRIPTION:Book design encompasses the visual aspects of a book such as font\, layout\, and paper choice. Attention to design details is critical to produce a book that stands out and appeals to readers. This session will explore the design steps required to produce a visually appealing book that will lead to success in indie publishing. \nLarry Issa is an award-winning book designer and author based in Vienna\, Virginia\, with a successful career spanning over 16 years. Collaborating with both local and international organizations\, his impressive client list includes  institutions such as The Louvre Abu Dhabi\, Save the Children\, and Northwestern University. Drawing inspiration from his global travels and his love for art and literature\, Larry’s debut picture book\, “Get Back in the Book!” marks the beginning of his journey into the world of children’s literature\, with many more creative projects in store.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/february-meeting/
LOCATION:John Marshall Library\, 6209 Rose Hill Dr\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22310\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240120T150000
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SUMMARY:January Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Elections and year planning are conducted at the January meeting. This is the most important meeting of the year to get your voice heard and consider volunteering for a position in the club. \nWe will be on Zoom and in meeting room 2 at Tyson’s-Pimmit Regional Library.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/january-meeting/
LOCATION:Tyson’s-Pimmit Regional Library\, 7584 Leesburg Pike\, Falls Church\, VA\, 22043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231118T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T110244
CREATED:20230616T234340Z
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SUMMARY:November Meeting
DESCRIPTION:VP Jason Maddux will be publishing his first book -an anthology of sci-fi stories- in this meeting. If you’re curious about how KDP and self-publishing works\, you won’t want to miss this!
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/november-meeting/
LOCATION:Sherwood Regional Library\, 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22306
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231111T150000
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CREATED:20230807T050646Z
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SUMMARY:Hanover Book Expo
DESCRIPTION:Free entry! Lots of local authors and three sessions. Authors interested in exhibiting should see the website for more information.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/hanover-book-expo/
LOCATION:VFW Post 9809\, 7168 Flag Ln.\, Mechanicsville\, VA\, 23111\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T140000
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CREATED:20230807T055052Z
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SUMMARY:State Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Writers Club’s annual meeting includes lunch\, a keynote speaker\, Golden Nib awards\, and elections. Details coming soon. Watch the state/local newsletter for more information.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/state-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T110244
CREATED:20230807T054758Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington Library Local Author Festival
DESCRIPTION:Arlington’s first ever local author festival! Library locations and time TBD.
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/arlington-library-local-author-festival/
LOCATION:Arlington Libraries
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T200000
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CREATED:20230807T050155Z
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SUMMARY:Baltimore Writers' Conference
DESCRIPTION:Time TBD. Sessions\, quick critiques\, guest speakers\, and networking over wine and cheese!
URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/baltimore-writers-conference/
LOCATION:Townson University\, Liberal Arts Building\, 8000 York Road\, Townson\, MD\, 21252\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231021T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231021T150000
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CREATED:20230616T234059Z
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SUMMARY:October Meeting
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URL:https://northernvirginiawriters.org/event/october-meeting/
LOCATION:Reston Library\, 11925 Bowman Towne Dr\, Reston\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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