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The Young Virginia Writers Club (YVWC), established in 2002, is a division of the Virginia Writers Club (VWC), founded in 1918. The mission of the YVWC is to encourage and assist middle school and high school level students in the development of their writing talents. Activities include regular meetings where local groups have formed, an annual conference, and networking with Virginia Writers Club volunteers in a mentoring relationship either online or in person. A newsletter is mailed or sent via email to all members featuring announcements of statewide activities, contest listings, announcements of contest awards and publishing successes of YVWC members, writing tips, and occasional interviews with local and nationally acclaimed writers and publishing industry professionals.

If a student is interested in having their writings published now, or in the future, membership in the YVWC and working with a mentor provides a wonderful opportunity to learn from published authors and people in the publishing business. Membership is FREE and open to all middle school and high school level students regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion or disability.

We are a charitable purpose (IRS 501(c)3) nonprofit organization. Funding is made possible by tax deductible donations acquired via contributions and fund-raising activities.


2006 Young Writers Conference

Another Successful Conference!

This was the Fourth Annual Young Writer's Conference presented by the Young Virginia Writers Club (YVWC), a one-day event specifically developed for middle and high school level students with a serious interest in writing. The speakers and program topics were selected to encourage a teen's writing talents and prepare them for professional and rewarding opportuinties that will put those talents to their best use.

Believe!
Susan Tyler Hitchcock

2006 Young Writers Conference
Susan Tyler Hitchcock

Keynote Speaker


Photographs courtesy of David Craft


The Writing Contest, open to students who attended the conference, was a popular event--as always! Entries were submitted in advance, and winners were announced during the afternoon awards program. For a complete list of the 2006 winners, please click here. Want to see winners from earlier conferences? Just click here! Microsoft Word is required to open and read these documents.

Curious about the happenings at the 2006 Conference? For a detailed schedule, please click here. A new window or tab will open; to return to this page, close the new window. For details of the 2005 Conference, please visit this page.

2007 Young Writers Conference
Canceled
due to unforeseen circumstances.

Details of the 2008 Young Writers Conference coming soon!

   CLUB MEETINGS   

Three groups have formed to meet regularly:

Fluvanna County YVWC
Meets quarterly for a full-day of writers' workshops featuring local authors, fun writing exercises, open mic readings, and a pre-event writing contest (November, February, May, August). Teens from neighboring counties are welcome. Registration required. Locations to be announced. For more details, e-mail Linda Layne e-mail.

Franklin County YVWC
Meets the third Monday of each month, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., at the Franklin County Library in downtown Rocky Mount. Contact: Becky Mushko (540) 576-3339.

Fredericksburg YVWC
For meeting information, please call June Diehl at (540)898-7504 -- or e-mail her!

           

If you would like to form a group in your area, and you have a parent or teacher willing to serve as a club leader, contact one of the following YVWC Representatives for assistance:

Dorene Braun (757)865-8045 or e-mail
York County

John Henry (540)972-2706 or e-mail
Culpeper, Madison & Orange

Linda Layne, YVWC Chairperson (434)842-1801 or e-mail
Albemarle, Buckingham, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Goochland, Nelson and all other areas currently not represented.

Gerry D. Lewis (757)562-1366 or e-mail
Southampton County & City of Franklin

June Diehl (540)898-7504 or e-mail
Caroline, Fredericksburg, King George, Louisa, Spotsylvania, Stafford

Jim Morrison (540)721-1991 or e-mail
Bedford, Roanoke, & City of Roanoke

Becky Mushko (540)576-3339 or e-mail
Franklin County

           

For More Information
CONTACT: Linda Layne, YVWC Chairperson

Post Office Box 115
Bremo Bluff, VA 23002
Phone: (434) 842-1801
Fax: (434) 842-6203
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