About us
Jersey City Writers is a community of dedicated scribes who seek to develop and explore their craft by interacting with other writers. We inspire and support each other to be the best writers we can be in a fun and open social setting.
All genres are welcome. We encourage you to finish your play, your novel or your short story. Stop by and bond with other writers who understand the complicated, yet satisfying process of creating something from nothing.
If you are a local writer seeking inspiration, support and accountability…come join us!
Don't forget to check us out at http://jerseycitywriters.org/
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Writing Across the Spectrum (In Person)
157B, 157 First St, Jersey City, NJ, USCALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Overcoming & Becoming
We all have incredible stories of the changes and challenges we have faced in life. Moments where we stared down the impossible and found a way through. Times when we overcame obstacles and became stronger, bolder, and refreshed.
Jersey City Writers is seeking original work from writers on the autism spectrum and the people who support them like parents, caregivers, educators, therapists, siblings, partners, allies.If autism is part of your story, we want to hear from you.
We're looking for work that explores the theme of Overcoming & Becoming. Whether it's a personal narrative of resilience, a work of fiction about strength, or a reflection on growth and change, show us what a metamorphosis looks like through your lens.
What does it mean to push past the thing that held you or a character back?
Show us the messy middle, the breakthrough, the becoming.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: Work that is honest and rooted in the human experience of Overcoming and Becoming. We welcome submissions across genres and formats, including but not limited to:
- Personal essays and memoir
- Poetry
- Fiction (of any genre)SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- All work must be original and previously unpublished
- Submissions should connect to the theme of Overcoming & Becoming
- Word limit: 500 words maximum. Submissions exceeding 500 words will be automatically disqualified.
- Include a brief bio (2 to 3 sentences) with your submission
- Submit your work via our Google Form: https://forms.gle/N3CduL3b5yWd4x2W7All submissions must be received by July 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time. Late submissions will NOT be considered.
About the Performance:
- When: Saturday, August 1, 2026 @ 3 pm*
- Where: The Writers Loft (157B 1st Street, Jersey City NJ 07302)
- *If your piece has been selected for the performance, you must be at The Writers Loft by 2:30 PM.
Questions? info@jerseycitywriters.org or call/text (917) 456-7901 GOOD LUCK!
Special Thank You to Project 14C and the JCAC for their ongoing support.
About Writers Across the Spectrum
Jersey City Writers proudly hosts Writing Across the Spectrum, a monthly workshop created to support neurodivergent writers who love to craft stories and connect with other creative people. Our workshops include skill building prompts, reading and discussing the work of published writers, and embracing self-expression.
Our Writers Across the Spectrum facilitator Attorious Renée Augustin is a nonbinary (she/they/oracle/omen), queer, performance poet, filmmaker, and educator from Wanamassa, NJ.
This event is hosted by our ADA coordinator, Linda DeGise-Kotowski. Linda is a lifelong resident of Jersey City.
Supported by public funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund.
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