Celebrating the Written Word

Writing outsideIt’s Time to Start Writing!

Fall Session: September 10 – December 17

From Where Do I Begin? to Revising Your Manuscript, Beginning Memoir online to Memoir Accelerator in Montclair, NJ. Starting a novel? Or well into one? We have workshops in writing Mystery, Romance, Creative Non-Fiction, Short Stories and Flash, KidLit (that’s for adults writing for children and teens). Or join an Adult Writers Circle where you can workshop any style or genre and get the feedback and support you need.

Our workshops and experienced, published instructors will take your work to the next level. 

Plus, super-fun Creative Writing Workshops for Kids, Tweens & Teens!

Classes in our northern New Jersey locations and online.

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Donna Baier SteinPoetry Craft Workshop

BRAND NEW SECTION – BY POPULAR DEMAND with poet, short story writer, and award-winning novelist Donna Baier Stein

Mondays, October 5 – December 7, 7:30 – 9:30 PM – VIRTUAL

To write poetry is to articulate the world around you. To find new and more precise ways to describe what it means to be alive. Poetry Craft Workshop is a course designed to not only generate new poems, but to sharpen poetic craft with an eye toward publication and/or creating a strong, cohesive body of work. This workshop-heavy course is perfect for writers looking for a supportive and constructive environment in which to challenge themselves—to write, revise and workshop the poems they’ve always dreamed of creating.

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FALL SPECIAL EVENTS:

Whats Up with KidLIT industry experts

September 27: What’s Up with KidLit?

Publishing Industry Experts Maria Russo, Carter Hasagawa, Kat Brzozowski  on crafting stories for young readers

~virtual panel event~

From enchanting picture books to riveting young adult novels, books have the power to turn young people into lifelong readers. But children’s literature has also become a battleground in the culture wars, readership is in deep decline, and AI is everywhere. What is the state of children’s literature today? And what will make your story stand out from the crowd?

This panel features three industry professionals with comprehensive knowledge of the field. Our discussion will provide candid insights into the current children’s literary landscape, evolving children’s publishing trends, and provide practical tips for aspiring writers and insights for parents and educators into the unique challenges and opportunities of children’s publishing today.

If you want a clear understanding of how books make a difference, and how yours can stand out in a competitive field, join us.

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October 18: Autumn Mini-RetreatWoman writing outside

Get away from the suburban hubbub and dedicate a day to your writing in our favorite spot overlooking Branta Pond at Lord Stirling Park. Spend a day with your words in calm, quiet, and community. Join nature walks to inspire you. Try some for creativity sparking prompts. Stretch it out with yoga, and much more!

9AM – 4PM – Tuition includes breakfast and lunch.

“These retreats are wonderful! I wish it was FOUR times a year!”

“This is my third visit to The Writers Circle’s magical day. The contents, the pace, the flow of the program are perfect.”

Take advantage of our EARLY BIRD PRICING (expires on Sep 18)


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