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  • July Meeting – Picnic

    Cherry Hill Park 312 Park Ave., Falls Church, VA, United States

    Cherry Hill Park in Falls Church City - wheelchair accessible, restrooms available in adjacent Falls Church Community Center, grills, and playground

  • August Meeting – Demystifying the Publishing Industry

    George Mason Regional Library 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, United States

    Demystifying the Publishing Industry. Nate 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 […]

  • NVWC Author Book Fair

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

    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). (click on image to […]

  • September 2024 Meeting – Successfully Promoting Your Book

    Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United States

    Successfully Promoting Your Book Joe 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: […]

  • October 2024 Meeting – Direct Sales Online & Via Kickstarter

    Westover Library 1644 N McKinley Rd., Arlington, VA

    NOTE: Date changed to 10/26 (one week later than usual). While 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), […]

  • 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 […]