Into the woods, it’s time to go I hate to leave, I have to though Into the woods—it’s time, and so I must begin my journey —Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim “I love taking writers into the woods. For me, nature is almost always…
by Erin Madigan White Nature was smiling on us this past Sunday for our nature-inspired and very special workshop, “The Nature of Poetry,” taught by award-winning poet Catherine Doty. Cat led writers and poets through creative prompts and poetry exercises to celebrate National Poetry Month…
Literary agent and author Kate McKean, knows what it means to “Write Through It.” At last Sunday’s virtual event, she shared her best advice for managing distractions, insecurities, creative struggles, and publishing uncertainties to keep writing even when life gets in the way. Kate focused…
by TWC Co-Director Michelle Cameron We were understandably nervous as we planned our very first Summer Creative Writing Intensives. What if the teens were bored after the first hour? What if someone burst into tears at a critique? How would we manage those kids who…
by TWC Founder/Director Judith Lindbergh What a pleasure to welcome Christina Baker Kline back to The Writers Circle! Our conversation on Wrangling Research*, held Sunday, February 21 via Zoom, proved yet again Christina’s wisdom, candor, and generosity. In a whopping two-hour conversation, we covered the gamut from inspiration…
by TWC Founder/Director Judith Lindbergh Well, this was not exactly the festive 10th anniversary year we’d expected. Yes, back in January 2020, The Writers Circle celebrated its 10th anniversary. We made a big deal, including a big celebratory party with hors d’oeuvres, live music, speeches,…
We’ve been working on it for years, but it took the global pandemic to make it possible: bringing a crowd of nearly 100 (tiny digital faces) to The Writers Circle to learn from publishing expert Jane Friedman. “The Foundations of Getting Published” was just that—an…
January 18, 2020 marked The Writers Circle’s tenth anniversary and we celebrated the day in style. Here’s a peek at the party we threw at Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit, NJ. Thank you to all the students, family, and friends who came out to make…
Just yesterday we celebrated our annual Tea & Poetry event at MONDO – TWC’s sixth consecutive year of marking National Poetry Month with a reading and open mic. This year, we partnered with Tiferet Journal and had a record-breaking audience of some 30+ avid poetry…
Winter is an unusual time to visit a vineyard. The air is cold and dry. The fields are brown and the vines are bare. But it’s a perfect time to enjoy the fruits of the vintner’s craft, especially when there’s a roaring fire in the…
Back in October, we put out the call for creative writing on the theme of Portals. Some 23 young writers enthusiastically responded – eighteen in the 3rd-5th grade category and six in the 6th-8th grade group. We were treated to a rich array of stories…
by TWC Director Judith Lindbergh You’ve sold your book! Or you’re publishing it yourself. Either way, with the publication date in sight, it’s tempting to think the hard work is done. In fact, it’s time to “put on a different hat,” roll up your sleeves,…
