Try something truly wild: Writing in Nature – Fridays starting May 22
Open your senses and let nature be your inspiration and guide. Our four weekly excursions–meeting in a different location each week–will begin with a slow, gentle walk through a unique natural landscape, pausing at opportune spots to breathe in, observe, absorb, and express on the page. Writing on old-fashioned paper with pen or pencil, we will deepen our observational skills, taking note of how words and thoughts transform under the subtle and powerful influence of the natural world. Locations in Essex or Morris County, NJ.
led by Judith Lindbergh, TWC’s founder/director
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Spring Mini-Retreat: May 17, 9AM – 4PM
Get away from the suburban hubbub and dedicate a day to your writing.
Our semi-annual getaway to beautiful Lord Stirling Park in Basking Ridge, NJ, is just to place to dig in and spend time with your words.
Join us for creativity sparking writing warmups, yoga for writers, and much more!
Tuition includes breakfast and lunch.
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Query Writing Workshop – Three weeks starting May 26
Let author Libby Cudmore demystify the submission process and help you get your query letter into shape. The workshop will include discussions of where and how to find the right agents for your unique work. You’ll leave the class with a query-synopsis-opening page package that’s ready to catch that “dream” agent’s eye.
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There’s So Much Happening This Summer!
Adult Summer Workshops Are Open
Session: July 6-August 20
We’ve got so much coming to keep you writing through the hot weather. From lots of classes from Where Do I Begin? to memoir, poetry, and short stories.
Or try our Summer Writing Book Club: Journaling workshop working with The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad and our Adult Writers Circles to keep you going on whatever you’re working on. See our full schedule and
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2026 Summer Creative Writing Intensives
for Teens Who Love to Write!
Three week-long sessions: July 13-31
If your teen loves to write, The Writers Circle’s Summer Creative Writing Intensives are the place to be. Students 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, and more. They’ll focus on their own writing projects as well as new work inspired by creative exercises and prompts, and receive supportive, constructive feedback from instructors and peers. Literary inter-activities and group writing adventures, plus 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.
We’re filling up fast ~ Join us for one, two, or all three weeks!
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WORDSMASH!
Summer creative writing mini-camps for rising grades 3-5 and 6-7
Our two-hour/day, week-long mini-camps are chock-full of writing games, wacky prompts, and time to sink into a favorite book just to read! Seasoned writers will be challenged by story starters unlike anything they’ve seen in school. Reluctant writers will find TWC’s interactive games and prompts an irresistible invitation to start creating. 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!
Sessions in South Orange, Morristown, Madison, Monclair, NJ, and on Zoom.
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Uncommon Apps: Making Your College Essays Stand Out
Week-long College Essay Writing Workshops
Writing your college essay is an opportunity to show your best and most authentic self. It shouldn’t be a source of stress and worry! During these workshops, we’ll demystify the process as we walk through the stages of writing from brainstorming and drafting through revising, editing, and polishing. Students will write in class, then share and receive feedback through a combination of group, peer, and brief one-on-one instructor consultations. When the workshop is done, you should be well on your way to an authentic essay that will grab college admissions’ attention.
