JKSCommunications
A literary publicity firm
CONTACT:
Marissa Curnutte
347.574.3136
marissa@jkscommunications.com
Eleventh Annual James River Writers Conference
Saturday, October 19–Sunday, October 20, 2013
Pre-Conference Master
Classes on Friday, October 18
Join
us in Richmond for the 2013 James River Writers Conference to pitch your
project, improve your craft, and meet fellow writers. Speakers include
award-winning book designer and author Chip
Kidd, National Book Award-winner Kathryn
Erskine, best-selling and award-winning author Christopher
McDougall, award-winning authors Cece Bell,
Lydia Netzer, Megan Mayhew Bergman, and
Philippa Ballantine, Book Doctors Arielle
Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, founders of
Pitchapalooza, and agents April Eberhardt, Deborah
Grosvenor, Victoria Skurnick, and Paige
Wheeler.Since 2003, the James River Writers Conference has been our organization’s signature event, and our most meaningful contribution to the literary community in central Virginia. Well-respected within the publishing industry, we have attracted prize-winning authors and highly regarded editors and agents from around the country to share their wisdom about writing and publishing. More than 300 people attend this two-day event, known for its inspiring, collegial atmosphere.
What are other people saying? Check out these conference testimonials.
Noteworthy Conference Offerings
- Pre-Conference Master Classes on Friday, October 18, at the Virginia State Capitol
- General Sessions on Saturday, October 19, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center
- General Sessions on Sunday, October 20, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center
- One-on-One Sessions with distinguished literary agents, the Book Doctor, and an app developer
- First Pages Critique for feedback on the first page of your manuscript
- Pitchapalooza to present your elevator pitch to our panel of book marketing experts
- Library of Virginia Literary Awards Luncheon
Cost
- Pre-Conference Master Classes: $40 each
Early Registration (through August 31, 2013): $200- Regular Registration (beginning September 1, 2013): $240
- One-Day-Only Registration (Saturday or Sunday): $170
- A discounted rate is available for full-time students with proof of eligibility. Please contact fallconference@jamesriverwriters.org for more details.
- Saturday and Sunday admission
- Plated meal at Library of Virginia Literary Luncheon
- Sandwich buffet on Sunday
- Light breakfast, coffee, and tea on Saturday and Sunday
- One-on-one pitch sessions with literary agents
- Pitchapalooza!
- First-pages critique
JRW Member Priority
Through August 16, 2013, JRW members receive priority registration for pre-conference master classes and the one-on-one meetings with literary agents; the Book Doctor, David Henry Sterry; and app developer Michael Portis. Not a member? Simply join when you register for the conference.Attendee Information
Conference Sponsorship Information
We’d like to thank our sponsors for making the 2013 James River Writers Conference possible. We truly appreciate your support.- Learn more about sponsorship benefits.
- Become a conference sponsor today.
Vendor Information
- Participate in the Conference Marketplace. Half table: $100; Full table: $175; Deadline: October 7.
- Share your literary services and successes in our popular tote bags. $100 stuffing fee. Deadline: September 30.
Refunds
Written requests for refunds must be postmarked or emailed no later than October 1, 2013. A $25 cancellation fee will be assessed. No refunds will be provided after October 1.Questions
Have a question about the James River Writers Conference? E-mail fallconference@jamesriverwriters.org or give us a call at (804) 433-3790 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting
(804) 433-3790 FREE end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
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