Writing Meet Up Groups in Richmond

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Educational Opportunities for Writers to Advance in Richmond
University of Richmond’s School of Professional & Continuing Studies offers programs and classes that cover a multitude of genres including technical writing, creative fiction, non-fiction and more.
Virginia Commonwealth University has established two primary tracks for its Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree: fiction and poetry. Admission to the three-year, 48-credit program is highly competitive.

Richmond Writers’ Meetup, ongoing. Whether you’re looking for a new zealand cell phone number list structured writing plan to craft a novel, group writing time or information about local classes, meetup.com is a good place to start your search.
Shut Up & Write!™ Richmond meets up on a biweekly basis while the RVA Writing Events group posts a variety of group events happening in the area.
Writing Workshops via Eventbrite, ongoing. From business writing and memoir writing to master classes with internationally-renowned creatives — and everything in between — you’ll find it all here.
Richmond Conferences for Writers to Consider in 2019 and Beyond
Agile Writer Conference, late January. Though this annual conference has already taken place in 2019, you can make plans to enjoy the tracks for 2020 that promise to help you, “Get Writing. Get Published. Get Sold.”
Hanover Book Festival, April 27, 2019. Now in its 12th year, this annual book festival is sponsored by the Virginia Writers Club and offers author workshops, demonstrations and more in a family-friendly environment.
James River Writers Conference, October 12 and 13, 2019. For 17 years, this highly-anticipated and popular event has been offering writers, publishers, editors and others unique industry opportunities including access to Master Classes on Friday, October 11.
Workshops, Classes and More for Writers in Richmond
Looking for an interactive way to hone your skills? Want to network with others in the industry? Check out these upcoming Richmond-area events.

Virginia Museum of Fine Art (VMFA), check website for updates. Located in the heart of downtown Richmond, the VMFA Studio School offers supportive, seminar-style creative writing classes on an ongoing basis.
Visual Arts Center, check website for updates. In addition to offering year-round classes and workshops for both adults and youth, the Visual Arts Center also provides a Family Studio Program where families can write together.
Life in 10 Minutes, check website for updates. The driving force behind Life in 10 Minutes, Valley Haggard, offers both one-off workshops and writing classes that meet weekly.
Fountain Bookstore, check website for updates. A Richmond icon since 1978, Fountain Bookstore offers author meet-and-greets and other writing-focused networking events.