Women Who Write, Inc.
Since 1988
PROGRAMS
Women Who Write is pleased to offer programs throughout the year that help to nurture, encourage and educate our members while fostering a sense of community beyond our individual critique groups. Every year we have a Winter Gathering to celebrate the season and each other while enjoying delicious cuisine. At the launch of Goldfinch, our annual literary journal, we provide an opportunity for each selected author to read her published piece as well as an open mic for everyone who attends the event. In addition, we offer programs in prose, poetry and screenwriting throughout the year by accomplished industry professionals.
Please use the form at the bottom of this page to share your questions, comments and suggestions.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
POETRY PUBLISHING
by Laura Daniels
Date: Sept. 28, 2025 (2 PM EDT)
Place: Online via Zoom
MEMOIR WORKSHOP
By Liz Alterman
Date: Oct. 19, 2025 (1:30 PM EDT)
Place: Madison Community House
POETRY PUBLISHING
Laura Daniels (she/her) is a neurodivergent multi-genre writer. Founder of The Fringe 999, published daily, and the editor of The Fringe 999 Poetry Forum, published in Oct and Apr. Curated in the Journal of New Jersey Poets, New Jersey Bards Anthology, Silver Birch Press, Smarty Pants Magazine for Kids, and elsewhere. An active member of Women Who Write and JCW Plum Poets and @thefringe999. Her poems grow from a love of learning and New Jersey, where she lives in Mt Arlington.
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Laura Daniels will host a free online program for the general public (members and non-members, men and women) on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This program is designed to help poets publish individual poems and it will also delve into what is required to publish a poetry collection through an independent publisher. Q & A at the end.
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Learn about New Jersey Bards Poetry Review 2022 here.
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MEMOIR WORKSHOP
Writing Your Memoir: Key Points to Consider
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Everyone has a story to tell but figuring out where to begin and how to tell it well can be challenging. Join Liz Alterman, author of the award-winning memoir Sad Sacked, for a one-hour workshop in which you'll identify your memoir's overarching theme and explore emotional stakes, characters, setting, and structure. We'll also talk about that dreaded beast called "platform" and discuss how to start making a name for yourself if you're hoping to pursue traditional publishing. This class will help you shed the fear that's been holding you back and inspire you to tell your story as only you can.
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We'll get clear on:
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Who is your audience?
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What is your WHY?
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How to use your voice
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Structure
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Time & setting
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Character
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Dialogue
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How to handle writer's block
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How to build a platform
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Liz Alterman is the author of the award-winning memoir, Sad Sacked, the young adult thriller, He’ll Be Waiting, the domestic suspense novels, The Perfect Neighborhood, The House on Cold Creek Lane, and You Shouldn't Have Done That, as well as the forthcoming rom-com, Claire Casey's Had Enough. Her work has been published by The New York Times, The Washington Post, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, and numerous other outlets.
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When: Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 1:30 PM EDT
Where: Madison Community House
Address: 25 Cook Ave., Madison, NJ
Online: via Zoom
Price: $20 for members, $30 for non-members
OPEN MIC
BOO! Women Who Write is returning to one of our favorite haunts, Cafe Metro in Denville, NJ, for another funtabulous afternoon of community, with a heavy dose of wordcraft. On October 26 at 2:00 PM, in the spirit of sharing, we'll enjoy each other's creativity, flair, great desserts, gourmet coffees, teas, and of course, we'll have many door prizes and gifts to give away.
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This party is open to all friendly ghosts, goblins, witches, and werewolves, male or female, dead or alive. Each brave and generous soul will have up to 4 minutes to share their original works.
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Attendees are encouraged to conjure some Halloween spirit whether in their writing, by donning a costume, or with a few accessories.
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Women Who Write is now international; we can't wait to welcome some readers and listeners from overseas.
When: October 26, 2025 (2:00 PM EDT until approx. 4:00 PM)
Where: Cafe Metro, 60 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834 & via Zoom
Cost: To be announced
There's no limit to the joy we'll share, but there is a strict limit to the number seats we have to offer. So, please sign up early! Links to sign up will be provided soon.
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Dana Faulkner-Punzo, lead organizer and hostess for this Open Mic
Use this form to send a note or inquiry about upcoming
programs for our members and guests.
Hi, my name is Prachi Jain and I am the VP of Programs, totally committed to bringing you new programs. Members enjoy how-to presentations and hands-on workshops from seasoned pros, open mic events where amateur and professional writers - both members and non-members read their work to an enthusiastic audience, and meet the author "book clubs."
If you are a published author, let us know right away. We would love to have a tête-à-tête with you over Zoom. Get ready to get publicity and encouragement through a widely inclusive community of writers.