Speaker Schedule
2024 Speaker Schedule
If you have any questions about any of our upcoming meetings, please use our Contact Us Page.
January 6, 2024
Size Matters! Book size, that is
Join Terri Brisbin as she discusses the different lengths of stories, novellas, novels, and epics.
February 3, 2024
Your Muse – Cultivating Inspiration through Amity
Join us to learn how to find your inspiration this year!
March 2, 2024
Self-Editing with J.L. Gribble
Join us for a great program with author and editor J.L. Gribble as she teaches you how to edit your own manuscript.
April 6, 2024
Spring Write-in
Join us for a special day of writing. Get that butt in the chair, and those fingers flying on the keys as we set a goal, sit and write, and check in with one another to provide support.
May 4, 2024
Plot with Lydia Michaels
Join us as Lydia Michaels shares some great plotting with us.
June 1, 2024
AI and its Impact on Writers
Join PSU professors Dr. Lolita Paff and Dr. Holly Ryan who will answer your questions about Artificial Intelligence and its impact on writers.
July 13, 2024
Break-Out Sessions
A member favorite every year – join us as we breakout into smaller groups for industry news, 5-minute fixes, and more!
August 3, 2024
Day of Writing
September 14, 2024
Branding with Grace Adams
Author Grace Adams will share the highs, lows, successes, and missteps she encountered as she created her brand.
October 5, 2024
Writing Characters with Disabilities
Emma Russek will speak about disabilities and functional aids to use when creating characters.
November 2, 2024
Book Covers for Indie Authors
Authors Judi Fennell, Stephanie Julian, and Rachell Nichole will give us the ins and outs of book covers.
December 2024 - TBA
We’ll keep you posted via email.
Each year, VFRW members enjoy a slate of programs from a varied and highly skilled group of speakers.
We plan our programs to ensure we touch on all the elements important to Romance writers:
- Craft (lessons on the mechanics of character and plot, voice, and style),
- Business (topics focused on publishing, marketing, and taxes),
- Industry (updates on the publishing world and specific areas of interest to writers.)
Many of our speakers are current or former members of VFRW.
We would be happy to recommend any of our previous speakers — feel free to use our Contact Us page to ask for more information.