June 20-23, 2013
Thousands of new and used books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs. All proceeds benefit WriterHouse programs.
Book sale hours:
Thursday-Saturday, 10-6
Sunday 10-2
Have books, CDs, audiobooks or DVDs to donate? Bring them during open hours.
Monday and Wednesday, 6-9
Tuesday and Thursday, 10-2
Saturday and Sunday, 2-5
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From June 27-30, playwright Monica Bauer will be at WriterHouse for a discussion of embarking on a writing career after 50, a performance of her new solo show, and two craft seminars. The discussion is free and open to the public. Purchase your tickets now for the performance of "The Year I Was Gifted" and register for the weekend seminars below.
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 7:00 pm
Award winning playwright Monica Bauer (2012 Emerging Playwright Award, Urban Stages; 2011 Theater Arts Guild Award, 2009 Finalist for the Heideman Award from actors Theater of Louisville, and others) shares what it takes to give up the safety of the tenure track for the uncertain rewards of writing for off-off Broadway. Free and open to the public.
Friday, June 28, 2013, 8:00 pm
Performance of the new solo theater piece, The Year I Was Gifted, by playwright/performer Monica Bauer. The Year I Was Gifted is the true story of a working class girl who lied her way into a prestigious boarding school in 1969, and then had to decide what she was willing to do to stay there. Already scheduled as part of the July, 2013 East to Edinburgh Festival (at 59e59 Theater, Off Broadway), and in August at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Approximately 60 minutes. Talkback with playwright following performance. Tickets: $10
Read more...Instructor: Monica Bauer
Cost: $55 Members | $60 Non-Members
Saturday, June 29, 2013 | 9:00am-1:00pm
Monica Bauer shares secrets of character development from her workshop experiences with Edward Albee, Marsha Norman, Craig Lucas, the late Romulus Linney, and others. Useful for any writer who would like to create deeper and more vibrant characters.
Read more...Instructor: Monica Bauer
Cost: $55 Members | $60 Non-Members
Sunday, June 30, 2013 | 1:00-5:00pm
For actors who would like to become writers, or for writers who would like to enter the growing field of writing for the solo performer. Two parts: Writing your own Autobiographical Show and Writing the Play for Solo Actor. As getting plays produced becomes more and more difficult, actors and playwrights have been turning to solo shows as a way for their work to be seen in festivals and small theaters. This workshop will help you avoid cliches, confessional therapy sessions, and navel-gazing, by helping you see solo theater as a layered exploration rich in themes, with a potential for cultural critique.
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Instructor: Jay Kauffmann
Cost: $135 Members | $150 Non-Members
5 Fridays, June 28-August 2, 2013, skipping July 5, 2013
9:00am-noon
For aspiring poets, fiction and creative nonfiction writers, this introductory survey will consider the nuts-and-bolts of creative writing. Through workshop discussion, readings, exercises and weekly assignments, we will explore the process and develop the craft and fundamental tools for writing strong poetry and narrative prose.
Instructor: Kathy May
Cost: $135 Members | $150 Non-Members
6 Wednesdays, June 26-July 31, 2013 | 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
Writing children’s picture books involves balancing text and image. It also requires appealing to both children and adults. In this class, we will explore essential elements of this popular genre using published books and participant writings. Meetings will offer exercises designed to generate ideas and create story possibilities in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and prose. Writers may complete selected assignments or work on a single story and may well finish the class with drafts of several manuscripts.
Creative Writing Camp for Kids
Session I: Monday-Friday, July 15-July 19, 2013 | 1:00 - 5:00pm
Session II: Monday-Friday, July 22-July 26, 2013 | 1:00 -5:00pm
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Grades 3-5: Story Camp
Session 1 Instructor: Julie Gottschalk, Peabody School
Session 2 Instructor: Robin Albertson-Wren, St. Anne's Belfield School ONLY TWO SPACES LEFT
Put your story ideas on paper, or discover new ideas with the help of other writers.
Grades 6-8: Writing Circle
Session 1 Instructor: Erin James, Henley Middle School ONLY THREE SPACES LEFT
Session 2 Instructor: Jen Wilson, Field School ONLY THREE SPACES LEFT
Spend the week playing with different plots and prompts, creating characters, and responding to fellow writers' work.
Grades 9-12 and 2013 High School Graduates: Writing Workshop
Session 1 Instructor: Jordan Taylor, St. Anne's Belfield Upper School
Session 2 Instructor: Charlotte S. Wood, Albemarle High School
Create new work and polish existing pieces (poetry, fiction, movie scripts, etc.) with supportive feedback from the group.
Read more: Write On!: Grades 3-12 Creative Writing Summer Program
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Sophia Volpi, Louise Ball, and Hampton Roads Writers recognized for inspiring a love of writing and writing education in Virginia
Richmond, VA – James River Writers is pleased to present the 2013 winners of the Emyl Jenkins Award to Hampton Roads Writers and the team of Sophia Volpi and Louise Ball.
The awards honor the memory of the late Emyl Jenkins, passionate writing advocate and much-missed JRW member, by acknowledging those in Virginia who best represent her love of connecting and encouraging all writers.
The winners will receive their awards at James River Writer's annual spring soirée, June on the James, on Thursday, June 6. Tickets to the event may be purchased through James River Writers.
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WriterHouse member Carolyn O'Neal, took second place in the 2013 Hook Short Story Contest judged by John Grisham. By our count, that makes the eighth WriterHouse member or former member to win a prize in this annual contest, and we couldn't be prouder.
Carolyn found the inspiration for her story, "Saving Grace," last summer while reading an Esquire magazine article about the tar sands in Alberta, Canada. Congratulations, Carolyn!
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Thank You to our Sponsors for
Words and Wine 2012
The following businesses and individuals contributed prizes, food, or other in-kind or cash donations to help make the event a success:
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