Write by the Rails

Come Write In - Montclair Writers' Group
2026-02-18 18:00 - 2026-03-03 19:30 UTC | Montclair Library, 5049 Waterway Drive, Dumfries, VA, 22025, United States
Come Write In with the Montclair Writer’s Group every third Wednesday of the month.

ScribbleCon26
2026-02-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Benton Middle School, 7411 Hoadly Road, Manassas, VA, United States
Do you like grabbing your pencil and scribbling your way to another dimension where anything is possible? Well, we have a day for you!

ScribbleCon26 is a writing workshop that welcomes students of all levels [middle school and above] and anyone [parents and guardians] who love to write. It is a creative, hands-on experience led by writing professionals. Come and write alongside professional writers, authors, poets, and teachers. Students will engage in the writing process by selecting topics, drafting, revising, and editing their original work.

Registration info is available at ScribbleCon26 Registration – Fill out form.
Contact John Dutton at: duttonjl@pwcs.edu for more information.

Parents are encouraged to come and write alongside their child!

Just write and you will be right!

Write ON the Rails
2026-03-14 | Virginia
Write by the Rails is on the move!
Join us for a very special March enrichment: Write ON the Rails.
We’ll gather in the morning and travel as a group via metro into the city, where we’ll enjoy a relaxed lunch at Clyde’s of Gallery Place. Along the way, participants will engage in some creative writing prompts, with time to share their work, exchange ideas, and spark new inspiration.
After lunch, we’ll make our way back with even more opportunities for creative writing before returning mid-afternoon.
To facilitate planning and ensure you receive all updates, please RSVP no later than March 7 to reserve your seat. You can find the sign-up form in our February 27th newsletter and in the members-only Facebook Group.
If you have any questions or experience difficulty finding the registration form, please reach out to us at writebytherails@gmail.com.

Hunt for Your Next Story
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Virginia
Ready to find your next great read? We invite you to bring a recommended book or a powerful excerpt you can share with fellow writers. Join us in discovering these literary gems!

Golden Nib 2026 Submission Window
2026-07-10 00:00 - 2026-08-01 23:59 | Virginia
This year’s Golden Nib submission window will run from July 10th to August 1. Send your submissions to the judging mailbox (wbtrsubmissions@gmail.com) by no later than 11:59 pm on Saturday, August 1.
As a reminder, anyone who submits their pieces for evaluation must be a member of both Write by the Rails and our parent organization, The Virginia Writer’s Club.
To learn more about the competition, including how to properly format your submissions, you may access the information shared by the VWC here:
Virginia Writer’s Club 2026 Golden Nib Competition
