
The Inner Work of Racial Justice: A Conversation with Rhonda V. Magee
Mindfulness teacher and law professor Rhonda V. Magee (The Inner Work of Racial Justice: Healing Ourselves and Transforming Our Communities Through Mindfulness) discusses her work exploring the intersections of anti-racist …
The Write Start: Moseley Speed Critique Panel
Attendees were invited to submit their first one hundred words of an original, unpublished manuscript for a speed critique by members of the Moseley Writers Group, all of whom are …

Writing in Your Life: Day by Day
Ron Hogan (Our Endless and Proper Work) and Lisa Tener (The Joy of Writing Journal) join in conversation with Sean Murphy about the joys and values of a consistent practice …

Music, Lyrics, and Life: A Songwriting Workshop with Mike Errico
Singer, songwriter, and teacher Mike Errico (Music, Lyrics, and Life: A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter) shares his experiences and practical lessons from years of writing, performing, teaching, and …

Craft in the Real World: A Conversation with Matthew Salesses
Matthew Salesses (Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping) discusses the elements of writing, examining the traditional workshop established for white male writers to rethink craft and …

Step-by-Step: How to Plan, Write & Edit Your Book
Authors and writing coaches Jennie Nash (Blueprint for a Book) and Allison K. Williams (Seven Drafts) discuss specific steps you can make to write your book in the most efficient …

Virtual School Visit with Sana Rafi
On March 11 as part of the 2022 Virginia Festival of the Book, Sana Rafi (Little Seeds of Promise) discussed her picture book in a presentation for school groups across …

The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: A Conversation with Felicia Rose Chavez
Felicia Rose Chavez (The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: How to Decolonize the Creative Classroom) discusses her easy-to-use guide for how to recruit, nourish, and fortify writers of color through innovative reading, …

Virtual School Visit with M.K. England
On March 9 as part of the 2022 Virginia Festival of the Book, M.K. England (The One True Me and You) discussed their latest young adult novel in a presentation …

Virtual School Visit with Juana Medina
On March 8 as part of the 2022 Virginia Festival of the Book, Juana Medina (Juana & Lucas: Muchos Changes) discussed her early chapter book in a presentation for school …

Virtual School Visit with Alda P. Dobbs
On March 7 as part of the 2022 Virginia Festival of the Book, Alda P. Dobbs (Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna) discussed her middle-grade book in a presentation for school …

Virtual School Visit with Shannon Hitchcock
On March 4 as part of the 2022 Virginia Festival of the Book, Shannon Hitchcock (She Sang for the Mountains: The Story of Jean Ritchie Singer Songwriter, Activist) discussed her …