The Write Group is a Montclair-based group of writers who hold regular workshops, readings, and events. Among their upcoming and regularly-scheduled get-togethers are:
– “Critiques for Novelists” Group – EVERY THURSDAY MORNING: 10 am -1 pm, Montclair Library Conf. Room. Critiques for novelists and would-be novelists. To add your name to the waiting list, please contact Eveline Speedie at espeedie@msn.com.
– “Free-For-All (FFA) for Writers” - EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT: 7-8:45 pm, Montclair Library Conference Room.
— 1/12 - Poetry & Poetic Prose – Led by Mirela Trofin & Howard Gardner. It was suggested at our last meeting in December that we try the following prompt: “Locks.” Please bring 6 copies of a poem using the prompt, or of any poem you would like to share and receive comments.
— 1/19 – Young Adult (YA) & Middle Grade (MG) – Mackenzie Reide looks at the strange & fascinating worlds of YA and MG: what are they, where are they going, & opportunities both genres present to today’s writer.
— 1/26 – Getting organized! – Carl Selinger will lead a workshop about getting better organized for your writing … and organizing your life as well. We’ll share challenges & tips to get your act together so you can focus on the hard stuff: writing!
— 2/2 - All-genre Critique Group – Led by Harriet Halpern. Bring 6 copies of whatever piece you're working on and we'll share constructive feedback.
-- “Free Write” Workshop - EVERY SATURDAY MORNING: 10:15 am–noon - this week at Harriet Halpern’s place (5 Roosevelt Place, Apt. 4P). Last week 7 of us—Joe, Carl, Mirela, Candi, Steve, Danyelle and Jeanne—wrote to prompts: An afternoon of stupidity; Weight allowance; and Back in the fray. Free Writes are held at participant’s homes; contact Carl if you will need a ride or can give a ride.
- – Penny University – 3RD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH: next on Monday, 1/16, MLK holiday, 10-noon – Joe DelPriore lead a “Free Writing Workshop” as we’ll write to various “prompts.”
At the Fine Grind Coffee Bar, 101 Route 23, Little Falls, south of Willowbrook Mall,
www.thefinegrindcoffeebar.com.
- – Support Group - EVERY TUESDAY MORNING: 10:15-11+ am, Montclair Library Conference Room. Share your progress in writing and discuss writing topics.
- – Write Group Open Mic! - EVERY MONTH: Tuesday, 1/17, 6:45-8:30 pm, Montclair Library Auditorium – Sign-up starts at 6:30 pm. Read a polished piece up to 8 minutes long … or just listen! Info from emcee Jeanne Margolskee at jpmar@usa.net.
-- Memoir Group - EVERY TWO WEEKS: Wednesday, 1/18, 10am-noon, Montclair Library Conference Room. No “drop ins” are allowed. New members are asked to make a several-month commitment to participate. Contact Marie Shukaitis at marie.shukaitis@gmail.com if you wish to “observe.”
– Reading Like a Writer, EVERY six weeks or so, next meeting Sunday, 1/22, 7 pm, at Harriet’s apt. – The selection is “Mrs. Manstey’s View” by Edith Wharton. Download at
www.classicreader.com/book/1972/1. N
ote: Reading Like a Writer is full; to get on wait list, contact Harriet at surewhynot4p@yahoo.com.
– “High Noon” Short Story Group - EVERY MONTH: next Tuesday, 1/24, noon-2 pm, at Harriet’s apt. Email Harriet at
surewhynot4p@yahoo.com if details are needed.
– NEW GROUP!!! Script Writing Group – every other Wednesday, starting 1/25, 10-noon, Montclair Library Conference Room - First meeting to discuss screenwriting, playwriting, dialogue, etc. Join Katinka Neuhof, Joe DelPriore and others to share writings and critique and plan for the group’s future activities. Bring something to read.
