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October 2, 2017 | THE WRITERS CIRCLE
News, Events and More
Back on the Wagon! |
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OK. We know. We haven't sent you a newsletter in ages! We have tons of good reasons (excuses) for our lapse. We'd like to say it was because we were writing. And we were - really! But we were also running our Teen Summer Intensives, preparing for the fall session, which has just begun, and even taking a vacation. Yes, our entire staff took time off in late August which, honestly, was kind of amazing!
So, here we are with so much news to share that you might want to grab a fresh cup of coffee before you start. Here goes.... |
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Speaking of getting back on the wagon, now that we're back in class and catching up with our students, we're seeing a lot of a literary syndrome we recognize all too well: the horrible fear of finishing. Trust us, it's a daunting task. But we believe in you! We know you can do it!
Michelle weighs in on this common literary malady that she has faced herself. Check it out on the latest post on The Writers Circle Blog. |
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We're really excited to share the
fantastic writing of some unbelievably talented teens who spent a few weeks with us this summer.
Introducing The Writers Circle Journal, Summer Intensive 2017: Writing in the Chaos of the Crowd.
Here are works by teenagers ranging in age from 13-18, whose work will really blow your mind.
We had a fantastic summer running the Intensive for the fifth year in a row and the third year at Drew University. If you want a glimpse into the fun we had writing, adventuring to Ellis Island, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Thomas Edison's laboratory, working with fabulous author-instructors, and playing Frisbee (of course!), take a peek at our annual Summer Intensive Photo Essay. |
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COMMUNITY Publications and Literary Achievements
NEW PUBLICATIONS BY OUR AUTHOR-INSTRUCTORS
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Lisa Romeo tells us that it's official! The University of Nevada Press will publish her memoir in May 2018. Though it will likely change, the tentative title is: Starting with Goodbye: A Daughter's Memoir of Love After Loss. This achievement has been years in coming, and - trust us! - well deserved.
Lisa’s started a series on her blog, following her memoir manuscript along the road to published book. Check it out: https://lisaromeo.blogspot.com/.
And, while she’s dealing with last minute revisions and marketing plans for her book, Lisa’s got a new published short work to share: A Little Bit of Brevity by My Side - in Brevity, of course! And she was interviewed (along with a few others) for Shaping a Memoir from Essays published on True, the blog for the literary journal Proximity.
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Ariel Bernstein is hosting a book launch party for her new picture book, I Have a Balloon, on Saturday, October 7 from 11am-1pm at Words Bookstore in Maplewood, NJ! There'll be a book reading & signings, balloon artist, & treats by the wonderful Sofia Avalos!
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NEW PUBLICATIONS BY OUR STUDENTS
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Albie Ashbrook, from Lisa Romeo’s Adult Writers Circle, has published her narrative essay, Packing Lists, about her time working in the Ukraine, in the literary journal, The Examined Life (vol. 5.3 - fall/winter 2017).
John Flores, from Judith’s Monday night Adult Writers Circle, has published the first in a five-part series of stories about his recent cross country motorcycle adventure. The article will appear in the October 2017 issue of RoadRUNNER Magazine. Here’s a preview: California and Nevada: In the Tire Tracks of a Pioneer.
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LOCAL EVENTS and COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES |
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They’re throwing down another storytelling contest in Maplewood, NJ, on OCTOBER 21st, hosted by Studio B! That means you have just enough time to write the perfect 5-minute story (the one that's been eating at you). Tickets go on sale October 1. For more information, visit http://studiobmaplewood.org/.
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Indie Author Day in Montclair!
Indie Author Day will be celebrated at the Montclair Public Library on October 14, 2017. Indie Author Day, a nationwide event sponsored by BiblioBoard, is designed to bring local emerging writers together to meet and learn from each other. Come meet dozens of local aspiring authors, poets, and graphic novelists, and to discover new talent. Local writers will be selling their materials on-site for visitors to pick up their next favorite book. Visit http://www.montclairlibrary.org/news-events/indie-author-day-2/ for more information.
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Is your writing living alone in your computer or notebook? Is it time to send it into the world?
If you’re unsure how to navigate the often confusing process of publication,
this workshop is the kick start you need.
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This workshop will guide students
toward a draft of their college essays
while introducing stress reduction techniques that will ease them through the college application process.
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Join us for a weekend close to home but a world away...
The Writers Circle's
Friday-Sunday, November 10-12, 2017
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at St. Marguerite's Retreat House
82 West Main Street, Mendham, NJ
Join a congenial group of writers amidst acres of wooded scenery.
Enjoy healthy meals, snacks and, most important, plenty of quiet time to spend with your thoughts, memories and characters. Spark your creativity with small breakout sessions and share your writing with your peers.
Each writer will have a small, private room, sharing communal bathrooms.
Linen and bedding is supplied.
NEW for 2017:
Breakout Sessions - Craft and Critique led by TWC directors Judith and Michelle
Yoga and Meditation led by Laura Romain
Add-on Private Editorial Meetings -
6 slots only!
Only 23 spots are available.
Advance registration is strongly recommended.
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Seriously, that's
a lot going on. But Judith managed to complete a draft of her new novel in July. (It's contemporary fiction - can you believe it?) And Michelle is making serious progress with her book. So despite it all, we're writing as much - and as fast - as we can. We hope you are, too.
Good writing, everyone!
-- Judith & Michelle |
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