Celebrating the Written Word

There is still time to jump start your writing project this fall!

 

MEMOIR ACCELERATOR with Jean Hannah Edelstein

In-Person Class ~ 4 weeks only

On the cusp of writing a memoir but don’t quite know how to get yourself in gear? This short course is for you.

In four weeks of provocative prompts, sharing, and chats about craft, we’ll form your story into a shape
you can work with, focusing on character, plot, emotion and pace.

Mondays at 7 PM in Montclair, NJ

October 19 – November 9

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NOVEL DRAFTING BOOTCAMP with April Darcy

Virtual Class ~ 5 weeks only

Commit to that big project–whether it’s a novel, a memoir, or an essay or story collection–
during our November bootcamp–and finish the year strong!

Wednesdays at 7 PM

October 28 – December 2

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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.”


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