• Celebrate Virginia – Virtual Writing Workshop

    Online - Zoom

    Join us on Wednesday, June 25th from 7:00 - 8:00 for an online writing event celebrating your home state, Virginia! In this first of our Virginia series, we're going to explore nearby locations for you to rest and rejuvenate as you write your way into summer. Register here for the Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ALuHjNd0Tu2r92jwnTOIzw#/registration

  • Golden Nib Submissions—Due August 1st!

    Golden Nib Submissions Open July 1st! We are pleased to announce submissions for this year's Golden Nib competition will open July 1st and run through August 1st. Can I Submit? Yes IF you are also a member of the Virginia Writer's Club. Not yet a member of the VWC? Don't worry, you can become a member […]

  • Get Golden Nib Ready!

    Central Library, Manassas 8601 Mathis Ave, Manassas, Virginia

    Are You Golden Nib Ready? Join Our Critique Group – Bring Your Writing for Feedback! Are you preparing to submit to the Golden Nib Writing Contest? Whether you're polishing a short story, poem, or nonfiction piece, our critique group is here to help you strengthen your work. Bring a printed or digital copy of your writing and […]

  • Come Write In – July 2025

    Montclair Library 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries, VA, United States

    Mike Mulligan leads this monthly reading group. Starting in July, we’re moving from the conference room to a study room. It’s a bit smaller, but it should still suit our needs. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mike via Facebook or at his email address, which can be found in […]

  • Celebrate Virginia – Virtual Writing Workshop

    Online - Zoom

    Are You Ready to Take a Coastal Summer Road Trip? Join us for an online writing event celebrating your home state, Virginia! In this second installment of our Virginia series, we're exploring the coastal summer road trip as you write your way into summer. Register for the Zoom meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G7KPF4PnRqmOWUd7SfIEyQ

  • August Writer’s Enrichment

    Bull Run Regional Library 8051 Ashton Ave, Manassas, VA, United States

    Lines That Climb: Crafting Scenes with Dialogue and Depth Bull Run Library Group Study Room B

    Free
  • Come Write In

    Montclair Library 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries, VA, United States

    Mike Mulligan hosts a monthly writing session (any genre!) at Montclair Library, Study Room 4. Come for some craft prompts and, while you’re there, share some of your writing. For […]

    Free
  • Arts Alive

    Hylton Performing Arts Center 10960 George Mason Cir, Manassas, VA, United States

    Join us at Arts Alive with Spilled Ink to read your work (poetry, fiction, and nonfiction are all accepted). Contact John Dutton to sign up to read.

    Free
  • Come Write In

    Montclair Library 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries, VA, United States

    Mike Mulligan hosts a monthly writing session (any genre!) at Montclair Library, Study Room 4. Come for some craft prompts and, while you’re there, share some of your writing. For […]

    Free
  • In the Company of Laureates

    Join The Poet Laureate Circle for their biennial poetry event with workshops and readings with local poets laureate.

    Free
  • October Writers’ Enrichment – Horror Writing

    Bull Run Regional Library 8051 Ashton Ave, Manassas, VA, United States

    Where: Bull Run Library - Study Room B When: Saturday, October 11 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Join us for a Horror Writing workshop with special guest speaker D.A. Jobe, […]

  • Come Write In

    Montclair Library 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries, VA, United States

    Melody Ann Kramer will host this month's writing session (any genre!) at Montclair Library. Come for some craft prompts and, while you’re there, share some of your writing.