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In the Roanoke Valley of Virginia, USAThe Valley Writers
A Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club |
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Who We Are Valley Writers is a chapter of the Virginia Writers Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of writers and poets, screenwriters and playwrights, journalists and essayists, and other publishing professionals whose purpose is to support and stimulate the art, craft and business of writing, as well as advocate the literary arts in the Commonwealth.
Our chapter serves the Roanoke Valley and its surrounding counties. We meet at 6:30 p.m. on first and third Thursdays of each month. Currently, our meeting place is the Unitarian Universalist Church at the corner of Grandin and Brandon Roads in Roanoke. From the parking lot, go down the alley at the back of the church until you come to the second doorway. Once inside, turn right and follow the signs to the meeting room.
The Valley Writers Chapter strives to support local writers of all levels with peer critiques, networking opportunities, and speakers to further their knowledge of the art and craft of writing. |
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Valley Writers Chapter Officers for 2010
From left to right: President, Betsy Ashton;
Secretary, Ken Thornsbury; |
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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). Visit the Valley Writers of Roanoke Fan Page on Facebook. Click here. Valley Writers occasionally sponsors special events—such as guest speakers, writing programs, or public readings. |
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In May 2009 at the Westlake Branch Library, Valley Writers hosted a regional meeting of the Virginia Writers Club. From left to right, Jim Morrison, president of Valley Writers; June Forte; Linda Layne; Becky Mushko, vice-president of Valley Writers; speaker Rex Bowman; Westlake librarian Marilyn Amerson; Dick Raymond, secretary-treasure of Valley Writers.
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