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  • DEADLINE FOR THE GOLDEN NIB
    DEADLINE FOR THE GOLDEN NIB
    Jul 15, 2025, 11:40 PM – Jul 16, 2025, 11:50 PM
    https://www.chesapeakebaywriters.org/golden
    Be sure to get your submission in early!
  • Exclusive Invitation
    Exclusive Invitation
    Sat, Jul 26
    Jul 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Williamsburg Library, Schell room , 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
    You are invited to an exclusive PowerPoint Presentation Trailer Of VINCENT and the GRIEF MASTERS Hosted by author, D. L. Farrar
  • 2025 Symposium
    2025 Symposium
    Sat, Aug 02
    Aug 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Copley Science Center, Randolph-Macon College, Calhoun St, Ashland, VA 23005, USA
    This year's Symposium will be in-person at the Copley Science Center at Randolph-Macon College. The VWC is excited to have renowned true crime author Diane Fanning as our keynote speaker. CBW is honored to have ML Brei be a speaker as well.
  • Luncheon: How to Get the Reader to Chapter Two, by Bradley Harper
    Luncheon: How to Get the Reader to Chapter Two, by Bradley Harper
    Aug 06, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Williamsburg, 207 Bypass Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
    Why does a judge stop reading by page twenty of a submission? Join Bradley Harper as he presents ten common factors that led to a book quickly becoming an also-ran.
  • Open Mic with the Chesapeake Bay Writers Club
    Open Mic with the Chesapeake Bay Writers Club
    Sep 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Williamsburg, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
    Sponsored by the CBW. Come read a portion of your story.
  • End of Year Gathering
    End of Year Gathering
    Nov 08, 2025, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Rocco's Smokehouse Grill, 207 Bypass Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA
    END OF YEAR GATHERING AT ROCCO’S NOVEMBER 8TH 11:30. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW DETAILS WILL FOLLOW CLOSER TO THE DATE

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Current Writing Opportunities

August 1, 2025

Questions? Email WGVStokesAward@gmail.com

The literary journal of the Writers Guild of Virginia is accepting submissions until August 1. The journal will now be published annually as a juried writing contest under the new name The Writers Guild of Virginia Stokes Award Anthology. Each entry must be original work and previously unpublished. Simultaneous submissions will be accepted, but authors must notify The Writers Guild of Virginia immediately and withdraw from the contest if their work is accepted elsewhere. Submissions may not be withdrawn once the contest winners are announced.

Cash awards will be given and the winners will be published in The Writers Guild of Virginia Stokes Award Anthology. Categories are Poetry, Fiction, and Non-fiction. First place prize in each category is $300; Second place is $100; Third place is $50. For the detailed submissions guidelines, please go to the WGV website: https://writersguildva.org

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Conferences and other Writing Events

These are happenings that are not sponsored by CBW but are available to authors. 

July 31, 2025

Creative Writing Camp for Adults Day 1

Creative Writing Camp For Adults Day 1   Your Cost: $ 125.00

Thursday, July 31 @ 8:00 am EDT - 6:00 pm EDT

With Sheila Arnold and Jen Malia

Discover your creative spark at this full day writing camp featuring energizing keynotes, hands-on workshops, and inspiring breakout sessions across genres. Whether you’re starting fresh or deepening your craft, you’ll write, connect, and leave recharged with new ideas and community.

Join acclaimed storytellers, poets, and educators as they share powerful perspectives from their lived experiences, creative careers, and work across genres and communities.


The Muse Writers Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

We are located at: 2200 Colonial Ave., Suite #3, Ghent, Norfolk, VA 23517    (757) 818-9880

August 1, 2025

Creative Writing Camp for Adults Day 2

Friday, August 1 @ 8:30 am EDT - 5:30 pm EDT Your Cost: $ 125.00

With Desiree Cooper and Remica Bingham-Risher 

Fuel your writing with fresh inspiration, hands-on sessions, and powerful keynotes that challenge and uplift. Day 2 of Creative Writing Camp offers new ways to deepen your craft, connect with community, and energize your creative goals


The Muse Writers Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

We are located at: 2200 Colonial Ave., Suite #3, Ghent, Norfolk, VA 23517    (757) 818-9880

August 2, 2025

Virginia Writers Club 2025 Symposium

This year's Symposium will be in-person at the Copley Science Center at Randolph-Macon College.    CBW's ML Brie will be presenting a session.        

We're excited to have renowned true crime author Diane Fanning as our keynote speaker. Click her name to see her biographical information.

August 22, 2025

Fiction Writing Camp for Adults: Day 1

Friday, August 22 @ 8:30 am EDT - 5:30 pm EDT  Your Cost: $ 125.00

With Sylvia Liu and Kelly Sokol

Kick off your weekend of fiction writing with energizing keynotes and hands-on sessions that dive deep into the craft. From story structure to revision strategies, Day 1 offers tools, inspiration, and community to help you shape your next great work.


The Muse Writers Center

2200 Colonial Ave., Suite #3, Ghent, Norfolk, VA 23517,   (757) 818-9880


August 23, 2025

Fiction Writing Camp for Adults: Day 2

Saturday, August 23 @ 8:30 am EDT - 5:30 pm EDT Your Cost: $ 125.00

With Brad Parks and Wendy Higgins

Level up your fiction with fresh keynotes, new breakout sessions, and practical tools for crafting compelling stories. Day 2 offers deeper dives into the writing process, creative breakthroughs, and the path to publication.


The Muse Writers Center, 2200 Colonial Ave., Suite #3, Ghent, Norfolk, VA 23517,   (757) 818-9880

September 13, 2025

ComicCon for Science-Fiction and Fantasy

ComicCon for Science-Fiction and Fantasy, classes, events, author panel, etc., Williamsburg, VA

More Info and links to come. 

October 3, 2025

James River Writers 23rd Annual Conference

James River Writers is excited to continue to offer both in-person and online elements for our conference. Join us for Master Classes online, on Friday, October 3. Then, join us at the Greater Richmond Convention Center (in Richmond, Virginia) for a full slate of programs focusing on the craft and business of writing. Enjoy lively panel discussions, critique sessions with literary agents, an engaging keynote, and agent one-on-one meetings (standard with your ticket). In addition, we’ve included opportunities for networking and socializing, because community is at the heart of everything we do. Since 2003, this multi-day event  has been known for its inspiring, collegial atmosphere and hospitality. Whether you’re just starting out on your writing journey, or a seasoned professional, there’s something for everyone.

December 31, 2025

Submission Information for Various Magazines

We Send You Publishers Seeking Submissions.

Sign up for our free e-magazine and we will send you reviews of publishers seeking short stories, poetry, essays, and books.

Subscribe now and we'll send you a free copy of our book Submit, Publish, Repeat

Chesapeake Bay Writers
A 501c3 Non Profit 
CBWreply@gmail.com
Founded in 1991, Chesapeake Bay Writers is a chapter of the Virginia Writers Club. CBW serves writers from the Middle Peninsula, the Northern Neck and Williamsburg and adjacent areas. 
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