Montclair Write Group
A support group for writers since 1999
Based in Northern New Jersey
Zoom events are free and open to everyone.
Writers' Support Group - Every Tuesday morning, 10:15-11:30 AM
--Attend our weekly “don’t miss” meeting to GET INSPIRED with writing tips & network with your fellow writers
Free Write Workshops - Saturdays, 10:00 AM-12:30 PM
--Write creatively to prompts
Reading Like A Writer - 3rd Monday every month, 6:00 PM
--A conversation about the craft of writing. How do writers do what they do? How can we learn to do it ourselves?
Poetry Appreciation - 3rd Thursday every month, 6:00 PM
--Read a poem or two--not your own--for discussion by our growing group
Kid's Lit - Usually the 4th Thursday every month, 7:00 PM
--Lively discussions on writing for children
We also have critique groups for memoirs, fiction and poetry.
Contact us for more information or follow us on Facebook
***CHECK OUT OUR NEW FLASH FICTION ANTHOLOGY***
What Our Writers Say
"The truest sign of brilliance is consistency. To reinvent a genius idea. It would be hard to find a better model than the Write Group." - reg e gaines, Tony and Grammy Award nominated playwright, poet, and lyricist
"The Write Group's blend of welcoming support and peer pressure pushed me to write my book and build confidence in my writing" - Carl Selinger
"I love the Write Group! I've met so many wonderful friends and writers through its programs. To me, the Write Group's greatest gift is that it welcomes writers whatever their experience. Having a community to turn to for inspiration and feedback has helped improve my craft. I host the Write Group's monthly Poetry Appreciation Group and always look forward to it!" - Karin Abarbanel
Check out her post on Kind Critiquing
"Without the Write Group, I doubt I would be able to write anything at all." - Bill Batkay
"Writing is a lonely business. The Montclair Write Group is a supportive community. The useful criticism and encouragement of the group helps to keep us writing and form compelling stories." - Nancy Taiani
"I have both enjoyed and benefited from my association with the Write Group. In addition to giving me many ideas and inspirations, it has given me respite from what Hemingway called the hard, lonely task of writing, with its convivial community of support." - Ron Bremner
"Finding the Write Group helped plug me into the local writing community at a time when I was feeling especially isolated. As a work-at-home mom and a full-time freelancer, I had trouble finding opportunities to connect with other writers. Through the Write Group, I've found some of my longest-term critique partners, my greatest supporters, and my best friends." - Steph Auteri, author, A Dirty Word
"The Tuesday support group was instrumental in helping me format and finish my first book. The Write Group readings were also helpful in hearing my own voice reading my work. The supportive members of The Write Group are the perfect outlet for any writer, no matter where they are in the process." - Virginia Ashton
"The Write Group is a great place to hone your writing skills while getting support and helpful feedback from other writers, some of the friendliest and funny fellow wordsmiths you will ever meet." - Brian Fagan
Write Group Publications
Flash Fiction Anthology-2024
Montclair Write Group Anthology 2019
Montclair Write Group Sampler 2018
Montclair Write Group Sampler 2016
Montclair Write Group Sampler 2014
