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
MEMOIR WORKSHOP
By Liz Alterman
Date: Oct. 19, 2025 (1:30 PM EDT)
Place: Madison Community House
FRIGHT WRITE OPEN MIC
with Dana Faulkner-Punzo
Date: Oct. 26, 2025 (2 PM EDT)
Place: Cafe Metro, Denville, NJ
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
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If you prefer to pay by check, please makes checks payable to Women Who Write, Inc. and mail them to Laurel English, Treasurer, at 12 Rambling Woods Dr., Morristown, NJ 07960.
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: $25 for Members, $30 for Non-Members
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!
You may scan the QR Code, or click it to order tickets online with your favorite credit or debit card. To pay by check, please make checks payable to Women Who Write, Inc., and mail them to Laurel English, Treasurer,
12 Rambling Woods Dr., Morristown, NJ 07960
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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.