This is a list of events in Northern Virginia hosted by local libraries and bookstores. Please call or visit the organization’s website to confirm details and check ticket availability.
A one-day writer's conference that brings together writers, editors, and publishers in a friendly, supportive environment.
The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist discusses her life and work for Arlington Reads. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis.
This two hour intensive, taught by experienced editor, author, and travel journalist Jess Moss covers what it takes to craft, pitch, and publish travel writing.
Join novelist Julie Langsdorf for a two hour writing intensive on experimenting with voice in any genre at Old Town Books. Cost: $50.
Listen to four local romance authors discuss their works at this panel. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Three authors compete in off-the-cuff writing, audience members write Six-Word stories, and everyone enjoys food, drink, and fun. Hosted by Fall for the Book.
Led by Shabnam Curtis, author of My Persian Paradox: Memories of an Iranian Girl.
This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation.
Registration Required.
Join Sister’s in Crime for an authors’ panel discussion with authors
Speakers include: Donna Andrews, Mark Bergin, John DeDakis, Sherry Harris, Tara Laskowski, Shawn Reilly Simmons
Writers Cafe is a monthly mini writing retreat for writers of any genre.
Writing coach David Hazard explores publishing options and helps you decide which path works best for you.
Sherry Harris and Libby Klein, authors of Sell Low, Sweet Harriet and Theater Nights are Murder , are at Scrawl Books.
Set your reading goals and settle it for some cozy reading time your local bookstore, Old Town Books. See Old Town Book website for more information and to register .
This event is free to attend, but please RSVP either on Bards Alley’s Facebook event page or on Eventbrite.
Writing workshop with MoonLit.
In conversation with local author Harper Kincaid.
Young Adult author Julie Eshbaugh discusses her new novel Crown of Oblivion.
Meet Wendy Wan-Long Shang, bestselling author of middle grade titles including The Great Wall of Lucy Wu, The Way Home Looks Now and This is Just a Test.
Launch Party for Angelina Lopez's romance novel LUSH MONEY. Tapas and a wine tasting, followed by a discussion with the author.
Book launch for The Angels’ Share, the 10th book in Ellen Crosby’s Wine Country Mysteries series set in VA.
Meet Stephen Harding, author of Dawn of Infamy: A Sunken Ship, a Vanished Crew, and the Final Mystery of Pearl Harbor and Escape from Paris: A Story of Love & Resistance in Wartime France.
Writing workshop with Moonlit.
in conversation with M Randal O'Wain, author of Meander Belt: Family, Loss and Coming of Age in the American South.
One More Page Books welcomes debut novelist Kira Jane Buxton (HOLLOW KINGDOM) in conversation with Angie Kim, whose debut novel MIRACLE CREEK has been winning accolades since its April 2019 release.
A memoir about the author’s childhood in the Dolpo Region of Nepal
Join book club members to learn about starting, running and enhancing book clubs while networking with fellow readers.
Celebrate the release of Bestselling author Christina Lauren's newest book, TWICE IN A BLUE MOON!