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James River Writers is a non-profit organization that builds community by connecting and inspiring writers and all those in central Virginia with a love of the written word. Wherever you are in your writing journey, we invite you to learn about JRW, participate in our programs and become a member today.
Please note that JRW only endorses events on our Meetup page sponsored by James River Writers. Other event listings are provided for informational purposes only to support the literary community as a whole.
Beginning on June 1, 2018, JRW's MeetUp page will only be listing events directly organized by JRW. There are several great Richmond-based literary arts calendars, including CultureWorks, if you are looking for a wider variety of offerings.
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See all- AI in PUBLISHING featuring JANE FRIEDMAN (Online Advocacy Series)Link visible for attendees
When: Tuesday, May 14 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Eastern
Cost: $5 registration fee will be donated to the Author’s Guild Foundation
Location: Online, in the comfort of your own home. Via the Zoom Platform
Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link to join upon registraton.YOU MUST VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND THIS PROGRAM.
Like it or hate it, artificial intelligence is an inescapable feature of work and life for writing and publishing today. The tools and services you use already include AI technology, including Microsoft Word, Grammarly, Gmail, and Google Docs. Eventually, AI will be an accepted and normal part of the writing and publishing process.
Jane Friedman will discuss how AI is being used by authors and publishers for positive and creative ends. There are legal, safe, and effective ways to use free and paid AI tools to help you with marketing, research, brainstorming, and deciphering the latest contract you’ve been sent. Of course, there are plenty of bad actors using AI, too, and Jane will describe the most prevalent types of fraud or infringement, and what you can do if you find yourself affected. We’ll look at how to talk with your agent and publisher about use of AI in connection with your work, plus other steps you can take to protect your rights and intellectual property.
Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Authors Guild Foundation.
Featuring JANE FRIEDMAN
Jane Friedman has spent nearly 25 years working in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. She is the editor of The Hot Sheet, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors, and was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World in 2023. Her latest book is The Business of Being a Writer (University of Chicago Press), which received a starred review from Library Journal. In addition to serving on grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund, she works with organizations such as The Authors Guild to bring transparency to the business of publishing.