Jersey City Writers

NO ENTRY AFTER 7:15 PM!

At the in-person JCW workshop, we read the submitted work aloud then give the writer constructive feedback.

GUIDELINES FOR WRITING WORKSHOP:

• To have your writing scheduled for a Tuesday workshop you must attend at least one Tuesday workshop first
• Workshop pieces will be provided to workshop attendees via hard copy and this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YuXf45CBDnblQmTJlx-edcwqCowN8s4u?usp=sharing
• We will read the pieces during workshop, so no need to read them beforehand

Questions? Reach out to Kevin.Singer21@gmail.com

Monthly Schedule for Tuesday:
1st Tuesday of the Month: JCW Short Story Salon. We give the salon treatment to a famous, not-so-famous, or even notorious short work of fiction every month.
2nd Tuesday of the Month: Writers’ Workshop. Constructive criticism of unpublished work from JCW members. MUST SUBMIT IN ADVANCE.
3rd Tuesday of the Month: Power Prompts. Constrained writing at its quirkiest.
4th Tuesday of the Month: Writers’ Workshop. Constructive criticism of unpublished work from JCW members. MUST SUBMIT IN ADVANCE.

Supported by public funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund.

Calling all poets!

This workshop begins with critiques of two poems, each by an author who signed up ahead of time. The workshop ends, if time permits, with a 10-15 minute writing prompt (an idea to incorporate into a poem written on the spot).

Please note that if you have never attended Jersey Plums before, you must attend at least once before you may schedule a poem for critique. To get on the schedule, please speak to a moderator at the workshop.

While critiquing poems, we will mind our P’s and Q’s by first discussing what works in the poem, and then asking questions for clarity, understanding, and figuring out how the poem can be stronger or improved. This helps to keep the feedback positive and constructive.

Please reach out to David, the event organizer, on meetup if you have questions.

NOTE: The workshop begins with an explicit framing of expectations about how to participate in the workshop. New members will not be admitted after the opening of the workshop has concluded, so please be prompt.

Supported by public funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund.

Join us for an evening of intrigue. Step into a mystery‑tinged night where everyone is a suspect, every conversation hides a clue, and every detail could be the key to solving the crime. Go at it alone or team up to enhance your chances—but whichever strategy you choose, expect twists, red herrings, fun sleuthing, and a finale that turns friends into enemies and enemies into unexpected allies.

Dressing up is encouraged but not required. Character assignments will be provided the week before the event, giving guests plenty of time to fully immerse themselves in this night of "who done it."

Light food will be served as well as wine and/or beer. Please feel free to bring your own food and beverage to enjoy during the experience.

Suggested donation is $10. We are happy to accept more ;-) but please don't feel you must pay to attend.

Get Ready for a Memorable Night!