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The Writers Circle Spring I Workshops

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:05:43 +0000

Spring Creative Writing Workshops: February 21-April 29

http://www.writerscircleworkshops.com

Workshops for Adults:
-Adult Writers Circles
-Beginning Your Novel
-Writing & Selling Your Memoir
-Crafting a Fictional Thrill Ride – NEW!

Workshops for Children:
-Storytellers Circle (K-2nd grade)
-Story Magic (3rd-5th grade)
-Story Magic II (4th-6th grade)
-FOR BOYS ONLY! (3rd-6th grade)
-Teen Writers Circle
-The Young Storymakers

plus Monthly Speaker Series and Special Events:

Next Up: Using Your Senses in Writing with Judith Lindbergh & Michelle Cameron, February 5, 2:00-4:00 PM at Sparkhouse, South Orange, NJ

Classes fill up quickly — Register now to reserve a place:

http://www.writerscircleworkshops.com

973-900-0415
info@writerscircleworkshops.com

Write Group New Year’s Update

pam — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:54:48 +0000

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 – 3^RD 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. Note: 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.

–Write Group web pages hosted at scribbulations.com. Go to www.scribbulations.com and click the Write Group logo, or go straight to www.scribbulations.com/The_Write_Group.htm. Any WG member who has a website and would like a link on the LINKS page, send the details to Ed.

Write Group organizer Carl Selinger can be contacted at: Phone/cell: 973-953-0937 selinger99@aol.com www.carlselinger.com

Get it Write! At the Bloomfield Public Library

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:47:09 +0000

The Bloomfield Public Library is pleased to announce the formation of a writing club, which will meet at the library on the first and third Monday of each month at 10am. All writers or aspiring writers are invited to attend these meetings and share their work, their knowledge of writing and the business of writing with their fellow authors.

The Bloomfield Public Library would like to thank a local volunteer, Quinita Good for generously donating her time to lead this club twice a month. Quinita is an award-winning journalist and business & creative writer living in New Jersey. The recipient of first- and second-place awards from the New Jersey Press Association in 2005, She holds a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations and has studied at the Master’s level in Writing Studies. She also held positions as writer, editorial assistant, and editor. Her writing spans the spectrum–from business & technical to creative.

The Bloomfield Public Library is located at 90 Broad Street in Bloomfield. For more information on this event or upcoming programs please call (973) 566-6200 x 502. To be notified of upcoming programs, visit our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter. Visit our website, www.bplnj.org, and join our google group to receive notices of upcoming events directly in your email inbox.

The Ins and Outs of Email Marketing: What Works and What Doesn\’t

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 14:41:59 +0000

Are your email strategies working for you or can you do better? Professionals in Media, a LinkedIn group, presents a program that will tell you how to build your subscriber list, make sure your emails are getting read and shared, how to use video and more. Email marketing can be effective and you’ll learn how to do it right.

Chris Vaglio, co-founder and creative director of Grey Sky Films, a video marekting agency and Steve Guberman, owner of Fifth Room Creative, a graphic design agency will be speaking on Wednesday, January 18th at the Ethical Culture Society 516 Prospect St., Maplewood 07040 from 7pm to 9pm. Admission is $10 and please bring a food item or beverage to share. There will plenty of opportunity for networking. Please RSVP, if possible, to Jacqueline@jacquelineherships.com 973-763-7555.

I Should Be Writing! Boot Camp Begins Jan 9

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:59:05 +0000

A few days remain to sign up for Lisa Romeo’s *I Should Be Writing!* Boot Camp for Procrastinators and Busy People, the popular get-it-done, no-B.S.-class that has already helped many MEWSies to get out of writing (or not-writing!) ruts, stuck writers moving again, new writers going, blocked writers producing, and returning writers back into gear.

This class will help you: create time to write, adopt a writer’s mindset, develop and maintain regular writing routines, deal with your individual obstacles, set and work toward writing goals that are specific and measurable — and enjoy the process. Included are: email exchanges, instructional materials, productivity and accountability tools, online discussion group, (private) telephone conversations, and opportunities for feedback on your writing.

*I Should Be Writig!* is self-paced; no need to be online at specific times. Writers of any genre are welcome. Class size limited to 12. Begins Monday, January 9. Runs for 6 weeks. Three participation/fee levels: Full Service Option, Repeat Rate, and Audit-Only. Questions? Email LisaRomeoWrites@gmail.com or call 973-857-4383. Full details and registration are at Lisa’s blog (LisaRomeo.blogspot.com) or use this link: http://bit.ly/tpypgW

Montclair Creative Writing Studio Workshop

admin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 03:51:05 +0000

Brooklyn’s much acclaimed Sackett Street Writers’ Workshop is thrilled to offer a creative writing course in Montclair, taught by writer and Montclair resident, Jill Rosenberg. This 8-week Creative Writing Studio will begin in February and meet one evening a week at the instructor’s home on Walnut Street. The Creative Writing Studio is open to both fiction writers and nonfiction writers. Students will develop their understanding of craft and their ability to read with a writer’s perspective through the use of in and out of class writing exercises/prompts, as well as class discussion of published work and student work. Each writer will have the opportunity to have their own work critiqued in class and will receive typed feedback from both the instructor and their classmates.

The $475 fee includes a private conference with the instructor.

Visit www.sackettworkshop.com or email julia@sackettworkshop.com to register.

Graphic Novels, Comic Books & the Art of Visual Storytelling, 1/15

pam — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:36:09 +0000

The Writers Circle Presents:

Graphic Novels, Comic Books & the Art of Visual Storytelling
with Mark McKenna
January 15, 2:00-4:00 PM at Sages Pages, Madison, NJ

Mark McKenna, a long time comic book artist working for DC and Marvel Comics on more than 450 comic books and 7000 pages offers this session on the process of comic book creating. Learn what it takes to create a comic book from the idea phase to the lettering, panel arrangement, drawing and inking of the artwork.

Mark McKenna has worked on The X Men, Batman, Spider Man and the Hulk and is currently working on the Dark Horse Comic’s Star Wars: The Lost Suns mini-series. Mark has also created his own children’s book series, Banana Tail and Friends and will have books available to purchase.

$25/session if pre-registered, $35 at the door
$20/session for TWC students and parents
KIDS WELCOME at a special price – Just $15!

The Writers Circle Offers “Beginning Your Novel” Workshop

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:26:23 +0000

THE WRITERS CIRCLE presents “Beginning Your Novel” with novelist Michelle Cameron

Monday Evenings 7:00-9:00 PM
eight weeks for $235
Sages Pages, 300 Main Street, Madison, NJ
REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.writerscircleworkshops.com/cmp/adult.html#novel

Begin the novel you’ve always wanted to write! Learn to structure your plot,write description, develop characters, explore different points of view and improve dialogue-writing skills. Discussions, writing prompts and supportive feedback will finally get your novel off to an energetic start.

For a complete calendar of Workshops & Events, visit http://www.writerscircleworkshops.com

Mini-Retreat for Creative Women

admin — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:18:32 +0000

Rejuvenate Your Writing Life!

A Restorative Mini-Retreat for Creative Women

with authors Christina Baker Kline and Deborah Siegel

Friday, November 4, 9:30am – 3:30pm, Montclair, New Jersey

What do you need to turn your writing dream into a reality?

Maybe you’ve kept a private journal and dream of starting a blog. Maybe you have an idea for a memoir. Or maybe you just want to start writing and don’t yet know the form. Chances are, if you’ve been “trying” to write, your greatest obstacle is time. Whether you’re at the idea stage or further along, we’ll help you get to the next level not only in your writing, but in your creative life.

Christina (http://www.christinabakerkline.com) and Deborah (http://www.deborahsiegel.net/) are two professional writing mothers who believe that writing is vital—even when it has to happen in the crevices of our lives. In this day-long “staycation” we’ll combine strategies for how to fit writing into your everyday life with concrete exercises and feedback designed to get your creative juices flowing. We’ll provide a stimulating and pampering combination of workshops, group conversations with other creative women, one-on-one consultations, inspiring writing prompts, and Q&As. You’ll leave at the end of the day with fresh ideas and insights, new writing, concrete goals for your writing and your life – and a sense of community, something no writing woman should be without.

This day-long gift-to-self includes a delicious lunch, healthy snacks, caffeine (and caffeine-free) drinks … and of course – chocolate! Cost: $175 ($195 after Oct. 21). Space is limited. Register early to save a spot. Contact Christina at bakerkline@gmail.com.

Introduction to Internet Marketing, 9/20

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:47:55 +0000

Learn what it takes to be found online and how search engine behavior affects your rankings. Learn best practice Search Marketing strategies to grow your business. Discover social media marketing and how you can impact your web presence across major search engines. Be found through the use of Web 2.0 properties like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and more!

Hear from Jacob Peck, Internet Marketing & SEO Expert and Pat Ferdinandi, Business Social Video & Social Media Strategist (and author of 9 books) on the following topics to help your business:

• Search Engine Behavior
• Consumer Behavior
• What it takes to get found online
• How to drive increased traffic to your Web site through Video & Social Media
• The best way to attract qualified customers
• The factors that affect your search engine rankings • Organic Search Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Video Strategy
• Video Implementation
• How Video improves Google Rank
• Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube
• Paid Advertising on Facebook
• Web marketing trends
• Putting it all together
Where: New Jersey Center for Healthy Living
292 Bloomfield Ave. -Second Floor
Montclair, NJ 07042

When: September 20th, 1:00 – 3:30 pm

Fee: $40

For more information contact: Jacob@seowebmechanics.com