James River Writers

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Become an Individual Member or a Corporate Sponsor

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James River Writers continues to grow, with new and existing programs and partnerships allowing us to reach an ever-wider audience. Through our annual Literary Conference, Virginia Arts & Letters Live, monthly Poetry Slam and Writing Show, our Web site and e-newsletter, and partnerships with area literacy programs, JRW is helping to increase Richmond's visiblity within the region and nationally as a city with a vibrant literary arts community.

We seek to continue to seed and develop literary events and literacy education in Richmond, partnering with the city’s universities, businesses, and cultural institutions. With a contributing board of twenty-five and a paid administrative director and permanent office, we plan and execute all of our events carefully and with an eye towards civic responsibility, longevity, and growth.

Your tax-deductible donation will help JRW's mission to promote the craft of writing and the love of literature in our community and beyond and to support Richmond's growing standing as one of the nation’s most attractive and culturally progressive communities in which to live and work.

If you would like more information or would like to arrange a meeting to discuss supporting James River Writers, please contact Anne Westrick, our Administrative Director, at 804-230-4575 or anne@jamesriverwriters.com.

Supporter Levels and Benefits

Student $20

Manuscript $35-$99

First Book $100-$249

Priority registration for the JRW Annual Conference
Priority registration for Agent Meetings at the JRW Annual Conference
Name listed in JRW Annual Conference program
Updates on JRW programs and social events
Discount to Virginia Arts and Letters Live

Breakout $250-$499

All of the above benefits PLUS
Invitation to Plant Zero reception

Editor’s Choice $500-$999

All of the above benefits PLUS
Invitation to post JRW Annual Conference party
1/8 page ad in JRW Annual Conference program (deadline July 15)

Noteworthy $1,000-$2,499

All of the above benefits PLUS
Two tickets to Virginia Arts and Letters Live (advance reservation required)
Name and/or logo listed on the JRW web site
Ad space increased to 1/4 page in JRW Annual Conference program (deadline July 15)
Two tickets to keynote address at JRW Annual Conference

Award Winner $2,500-$4,999

All of the above benefits PLUS
Name on JRW Annual Conference poster (deadline July 15)

Bestseller $5,000-$7,999

All of the above benefits PLUS
Ad space increased to 1/2 page in JRW Annual Conference program (deadline July 15)
Two tickets to the Virginia Literary Awards Celebration in October at the Library of Virginia (advance reservations required)
Signage and thank you from the podium at JRW Annual Conference

Blockbuster $8,000 +

All of the above benefits PLUS
Ad space increased to full page in JRW Annual Conference program (deadline July 15)
Four tickets to the Virginia Literary Awards Celebration in October at the Library of Virginia (advance reservations required)

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Download printable Member/Donation form (148k PDF file)