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In the Roanoke Valley of Virginia, USA

The Valley Writers

A Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club


Who We Are

Valley Writers is a non-profit organization which supports the art and craft of writing. We meet at 6:30 p.m. on first and third Thursdays of each month.  (Click on Events for our current meeting place.)

Membership is open to writers of all skills, genres, or experience. Anyone interested in attending a Valley Writers meeting is invited to contact our president, Betsy Ashton, email betsy_ashton2005@yahoo.com.

While Valley Writers collects no dues, contributions to help fund club activities are always welcome. Members are encouraged—but not required—to join the Virginia Writers Club ($30 per year).

Valley Writers provides a supportive atmosphere for writers who want input on their work. At Valley Writers' meetings, members network with other writers; participate in the critique process; improve writing skills; gain inspiration from the efforts and successes of fellow writers; and share information about upcoming writing workshops, conferences, seminars, publishing opportunities and contests.

Valley Writers encourages its members to publish. Many Valley Writers contribute to regional publications such as Senior News, Prime Living, Blue Ridge Traditions, the Roanoker, Blue Ridge Country, the Smith Mountain Eagle, and the Roanoke Times. A few have written articles for national magazines. Many have stories, articles, poems, or essays in various regional or national anthologies. Several members have already published books; others have works in progress.

Valley Writers occasionally sponsors special events—such as guest speakers, writing programs, or public readings.

Wouldn't you like to join the Valley Writers?


Valley Writers Chapter Officers for 2010

President: Betsy Ashton
Vice-president: Donna Knox
Secretary: Ken Thornsbury
Treasurer: Dick Raymond

 



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