November 16: PUBLISHING PROS PITCH AND PANEL - virtual

January 11: WINTER MINI-RETREAT at the Co-Co, Summit,NJ

February 22: Literary Agent & Author KATE MCKEAN: HOW TO WRITE IT THROUGH - virtual

May 17: SPRING MINI-RETREAT at Lord Stirling Park, Basking Ridge, NJ

October 18: AUTUMN MINI-RETREAT at Lord Stirling Park, Basking Ridge, NJ

MORE EVENTS IN THE WORKS!

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Literary agents and editors hold the keys to the literary realm, whether you're dreaming of publishing with a “Big Five” house (Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Macmillan) or with smaller mainstream publishers. They advocate for their writers throughout every step of the process--from submission to editorial to launch--and help their authors craft a career. Their thorough understanding of the publishing landscape, as well as personal and professional contacts, are critical to your success and their own. 

This very special “Publishing Pros Panel & Pitch” event features three well-established literary professionals who will discuss the rapidly changing literary landscape, what gets their attention and what turns them off, and the best way to work toward literary success.

• Marietta Zacker, Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency, focusing on Children's, Middle-Grade, and Young Adult fiction
• Diana Ventimiglia, Hachette Book Group, focusing on Nonfiction and Memoir
• Callie Deitrick, Wendy Sherman Associates, focusing on Literary Fiction

Following the panel and Q&A, participants may opt to present a 10-minute pitch for their manuscript to one of the speakers. Please review full details on the next page before registering for a pitch slot.

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.

We all love to write, even when we hate it. But we all have days when we feel like writing our story is the least important To Do on our lists. Sometimes it is! But most often, we feel better when we get ourselves in front of the keyboard. Literary Agent and author Kate McKean will give you strategies to weather the ups and downs of the writing life, how to forgive yourself when life gets in the way of writing, and how to still hit your goals and find a rewarding creative practice. Do you have to write everyday? It's a more complicated answer than you think! Join Kate for this virtual discussion about writing and the creative life, with insight from an author who's full time job is not writing, as she shares hard-won lessons from her first book Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life. Ample Q&A time will be provided in the session.

Get inspired by the beauty of nature with our one-day writing retreats in a truly magical setting.

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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