Spring Registration is open. Workshops run from April 21 to June 19.
As the days grow longer, we’re excited to present our spring session, with many new and returning workshops:
For adults, workshops in short fiction, novel writing, memoir, poetry, romance, mysteries and more!
- Christina Kapp brings Where Do I Begin? back to Summit
- New sections of our ever-popular multi-genre Adult Writers Circles
- Mike Allegra teaches Creating Kid Lit (yes, for adults!)
- Beginning Your Novel is back with Michelle Cameron
For kids, grades 3-12, in-person options in South Orange, Summit and Verona, NJ, plus virtual options so kids can join us from wherever they are!
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SPEAKER SERIES Next Up: April 27: Kickstarter for Writers
Virtual event – join us from anywhere!
Kickstarter, a crowdfunding platform, grabbed the attention of traditional publishers after bestselling novelist Brandon Sanderson used it to raise over forty million dollars. While Sanderson’s example is exceptional, he’s not alone: many writers are now turning to Kickstarter to fund their books and marketing campaigns.
In this no-holds-barred presentation and workshop, authorpreneur Kris Waldherr will share her experiences running three successful Kickstarter campaigns. Kris will discuss which book genres do well on Kickstarter, marketing best practices, deciding funding goals, timelines, and more. She’ll also cover the surprising reason writers should consider crowdfunding: to build pre-publication buzz for a book. Kris will lead participants through shaping a proposal for their own Kickstarter campaign. By the end of this workshop, participants will leave with a targeted list of actionable items and have a clearer idea of what Kickstarter can offer their publishing goals. Workshop includes handouts and worksheets.
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Summer is Coming at The Writers Circle
2025 Summer Creative Writing Intensive for Teens Who LOVE to Write
For teens who love to write, The Writers Circle’s Summer Creative Writing Intensive is the perfect place to hone their craft. Students will develop their voices and writing ideas in a generous, creative environment with professional authors as instructors. Each week they’ll choose from two different genres to focus on – fiction, poetry, sci-fi/fantasy, memoir, and more. They’ll focus on their own writing projects as well as new work inspired by creative exercises and prompts. They’ll receive supportive, constructive feedback from instructors and peers. Literary inter-activities and adventures, and a reading on Friday will round out the week. They’ll also have the chance to submit their work for publication in The Writers Circle’s online journal.
~ Join us for one, two, or all three weeks ~
Week 1: July 21-25 | Week 2: July 28-August 1 | Week 3: August 4-8
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WordSMASH! Creative Writing Mini-Camps for rising 3rd-7th graders
Our two-hour, week-long WordSMASH mini-camps are chock-full of writing games, wacky prompts, and time to sink into a favorite book just to read! Our collaborative, energetic environment will lay the foundation for kids to let loose and let the words flow. Let WordSMASH spark a love of writing and reading this summer.
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Summer Writing is for Adults, too!
Join us for summer workshops for beginners through professionals. Try your hand at writing Memoir, Mystery, Romance, Kid Lit, Short Stories & Flash Fiction, Novel Writing, Poetry and more!
4, 5, and 6 week options in Summit, Maplewood, Morristown, and Verona, NJ, or online!
Join us in town, from the beach, the mountains, or wherever you are this summer!
