February 11: LOVE AT FIRST WRITE with Talia Tucker at The Collective Bookstore, Verona, NJ

March 7: MASTER CLASS: HOW TO GET PUBLISHED SUCCESSFULLY with The Book Doctors at The Unitarian Fellowship, Morristown, NJ

April 11: THIN PLACES: a creative writing workshop exploring poetry and place with Colby Cedar Smith at The Nature of Reading Bookshop, Madison, NJ

May 16: 2027 SPRING MINI-RETREAT at Lord Stirling Park, Basking Ridge, NJ

October 24: 2027 AUTUMN MINI-RETREAT at Lord Stirling Park, Basking Ridge, NJ

~ All times listed are Eastern Time (ET). Scroll down for full details and registration. ~

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Like it or hate it, artificial intelligence is an inescapable feature of work and life for writing and publishing today.

In plain English, publishing industry expert Jane Friedman will explain how AI is already being used (for both good and bad purposes) and how authors can prepare for the future regardless of their position on the technology.

(Don’t worry, the world will still need writers and editors in a world with AI.)

Jane Friedman has spent her entire career in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and trend reporting. Established in 2015, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry. Her latest book is THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER, SECOND EDITION (University of Chicago Press), which received a starred review from Library Journal. In addition to serving on grant panels for the National Endowment for the Arts and the Creative Work Fund, she works with organizations such as The Authors Guild to bring transparency to the business of publishing. Learn more at JaneFriedman.com.

Join The Writers Circle for an evening of creative writing prompts, inspiring readings, sharing, and community lit by (electric) candlelight to celebrate the longest night of the year.

Plus, take advantage of a special event-only discount on The Nature of Reading's wonderful selection of books
for the season and beyond. Light refreshments will be served.

Get cozy with your writing
in our one-day winter retreat.

Write in the casual comfort of The Co-Co in convenient, downtown Summit, NJ.

Join us for creativity-sparking prompts & craft sessions, writing project planning & goal-setting, and plenty of time to write throughout the day.

~Tuition includes breakfast and lunch~

Optional: Receive individual critiques on your work from one of TWC’s author-instructors.

Start 2027 off write!

Celebrate National Poetry Month and Earth Month together in a very special nature-centered poetry workshop.

In his New York Times article, “When Heaven and Earth Come Closer,” Eric Weiner describes what he calls “thin places"—rare locations throughout the world “where we catch glimpses of the divine, or transcendent, or the Infinite Whatever.” Join award-winning novelist and poet Colby Cedar Smith for a unique poetry workshop exploring the places that move us, inspire us, and invite us to look at the world a little differently, and (try!) to capture that wonder on the page.

Plus, take advantage of a special event-only discount on The Nature of Reading's wonderful selection of nature-focused books.

Write in the comfort of the Environmental Education Center overlooking placid Branta Pond.

Take nature walks to inspire your writing.

Join us for creativity sparking prompts, yoga, and much more!

~Tuition includes breakfast and lunch~

Optional: Receive individual critiques on your work from one of TWC’s author-instructors.

Get away from the suburban hubbub and dedicate a day to your writing!

Program Cancellation Policy: Workshops or events that do not reach their minimum registration are at risk of cancellation.  Often registrations occur at the last minute. The Writers Circle does its best to wait as long as possible before cancelling any program.  Registered students are notified by email approximately 5 days prior to the scheduled program start date if their program is under-registered.  Cancellation is announced by email approximately 2 days prior to the scheduled program start date and registered students will be provided with opportunities for alternate programs, credits, or refunds.  The best way to ensure that a program runs is to register at least one week prior to the scheduled start of any workshop or event. 

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