Events
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Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Rd, Burke, VA, United States
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Holiday Social
Shipgarten 8346 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, VA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Annual Meeting and Board Elections
Centreville Regional Library 14200 Saint Germain Dr., Centreville, VA, United StatesAll officer and volunteer positions are open and will be elected.
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Worldbuilding Workshop with Author and Teacher Tara Campbell
Thomas Jefferson Library 7415 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA, United StatesWriting 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 […]
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March 2025 Meeting: Toby Dorr on Expanding Your Reach as an Author
Dolley Madison Library 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean, VA, United StatesBeyond 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 […]
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NVWC @ Fredericksburg Spring Arts & Crafts Festival
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!
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April 2025 Meeting: Readings by 2024 Golden Nib Winners
Mary Riley Styles Public Library 120 N Virginia Ave, Falls Church, VA, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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Brainstorm & Brew: Member Happy Hour at Godfrey’s Bakery & Cafe
Godfrey's Bakery & Cafe 421 W. Broad St., Falls Church, VA, United StatesJoin 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!
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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, […]
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Barnes & Noble Manassas: Book Signing with David Wessel
Barnes and Noble Manassas 8117 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA, United StatesStop in for a signed copy of NVWC member David Wessel's book.