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VCU's Creative Writing Program
The Department of English at VCU is home to a creative writing program where graduate students can earn a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. In addition to the program itself, the Department publishes Blackbird: an Online Journal of Literature and the Arts, as well as hosting a variety of readings from VCU and visiting writers.
James River Writers
The James River Writers association is a " nonprofit, Richmond, Virginia-based group of professional writers and friends of literature who have joined to promote the art of writing and the love of books in Virginia." They sponsor many different activities, from a local writing conference to regular readings and poetry slams. Substantial calendar of listings for local literary events.
The Poetry Society of Virginia
"Since 1923 the PSV has been striving to encourage excellence in the writing, reading, and appreciation of poetry." This association runs competitions, holds meetings across the state, and has various useful information on their website.
The Virginia Writers Club
This organization is 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." Their local chapter meets on a monthly basis as well as having separate critique groups.
Visual Arts Center of Richmond
The Visual Arts Center has a number of individual writing classes that can be taken by adults and children.

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