What Is The Writers Circle Creative Writing Workshops?
The Writers Circle Creative Writing Workshops is a creative writing school that has been teaching in suburban New Jersey and online since 2010. It serves students from ages 8 to over 80, from hesitant beginners to advanced writers working toward completion, polish, and publication. Its workshops cover fiction, novel writing, memoir, poetry, and more, taught by published authors.
Who it's for
The program is built around a stated blend of creativity, fun, encouragement, and gentle critique. According to the site, that mix is designed to boost confidence in even the most reluctant writer while guiding more advanced writers toward their goals. In practice, that means two broad audiences:
- Young writers — kids' mini-camps (WordSMASH) and teen summer intensives.
- Adults at any stage — from first-timers to writers seeking private book coaching and editing.
What's offered
| Offering | What it is |
|---|---|
| Workshops | Fiction, novel writing, memoir, poetry, and more |
| Summer Creative Writing Intensives | For teens |
| WordSMASH mini-camps | For kids |
| Special events & guest speakers | One-off sessions, e.g. a talk on what writers need to know about AI |
| Private book coaching & editing | One-to-one support |
| Mini-retreats | Day-long writing retreats |
A look at the retreat format
The site's fall special events include an Autumn Creative Writing Mini-Retreat on October 18, held at a spot overlooking Branta Pond at Lord Stirling Park, 9AM–4PM, with tuition covering breakfast and lunch. The day combines quiet writing time with nature walks, creativity-sparking prompts, and yoga. Attendee feedback quoted on the site calls the retreats "wonderful" and describes the contents, pace, and flow as "perfect."
Instructors
All TWC instructors are published authors, hand-picked for their ability to encourage and support new and experienced writers at every stage and age.
If you're deciding whether to join
The site notes that fall workshops run through October and that writing time has started but it's "not too late to join." If you want to try the approach before committing to a full workshop, a one-day retreat or a special event is the lowest-commitment entry point. If you're working toward a finished manuscript, private book coaching and editing is the more targeted option.