writers institute

(adults)

about writers institute

the writers institute at project write now is a membership organization dedicated to creating a vibrant, supportive community for adult writers.

Wherever you are in your writing process, we offer classes, workshops, coaching programs, and other events to enhance your writing journey. We provide a supportive yet challenging environment to help you express your thoughts and ideas while developing your individual writing style.

Project Write Now is located at 25 Bridge Ave., Suite 130, Red Bank, NJ 07701.

Contact us at info@projectwritenow.org or call 908.675.0467.

announcements

Fall Session 2!

Fall Session 2 begins the week of November 4.
Register for our adult writing classes today!

One-Day Workshops!

Also, don’t miss out on our upcoming workshops: Restorative Writing and How to Pitch!

nanowrimo teens vs. adults at project write now

This November, PWN is joining in on the NaNoWriMo fun and creating a challenge for adults and teens to write 50,000 words in a month. And to take this challenge to the next level, we are creating a CONTEST pitting our teen writers against our adults to see who can write the most words!

Interested in joining in on the fun? Read more about it here!

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classes

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one-day workshops

one-day workshops (3)

recent news

flash q&a

We are excited to announce a FLASH session on “Flash Fiction & Memoir” October 10, 17, 24 (7 to 9 p.m.). We spoke with instructor Ray Brunt to find out why you should sign up for this class in a flash! PWN: Why are you looking forward to teaching this class? Is the focus different…

October 2, 2019
when memories are stirred, stories emerge

Introducing PWN’s Life Stories Classes for Seniors “Power” is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Project Write Now’s Life Stories classes, designed for seniors to write and share their stories. The kind of power that comes from unleashing a long-untold story, from reminiscing and making sense of one’s life experiences.…

September 24, 2019
a q&a with lizbeth finn-arnold

Project Write Now is excited to announce a new class taught by a new instructor, Lizbeth Finn-Arnold. Lizbeth has been taking classes at PWN for a few years and recently started teaching in our community outreach program. This fall, she is teaching a one-day Restorative Writing workshop on Tuesday, October 15, from 12 to 2…

August 19, 2019
The Power of Visualization

As much as I love words, my mind operates in images. When I was a little girl, movie reels of stories from my imagination played constantly in my…

June 14, 2019
Reflections on Visiting Writer Katie Arnold

Last week, Katie Arnold, author of the memoir Running Home, joined us for lunch at the studio to talk about her work.

May 15, 2019

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Wondering what happens in a Restorative Writing workshop? Here’s what our instructor Lizbeth Finn-Arnold told us to expect: .
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“Restorative Writing is an interactive experience that may induce laughter and tears in equal measures. I am a big believer that most of us were creative geniuses as children and we just need help reconnecting to our natural essence—one that is playful, curious, imaginative, and a bit wild. In class, we combine mindfulness techniques and creative exercises to get the writing flowing. All participants are encouraged to read their writing aloud. At first this may seem incredibly intimidating, especially for those who have been stung by criticism in the past. However, in Restorative Writing we don’t judge or critique the writing. We honor and celebrate the storyteller for entrusting us with their story. The true power of expressive writing comes when we hold a safe space for each other and share our voices in community.” .
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Join us for this one-day workshop on Tuesday, October 15! Register now at projectwritenow.org/writers-institute! .
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#restorativewriting #onedayworkshop #writersinstitute #writingcommunity #redbank

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RP @bridgeink_pwn: An excerpt from “living life in lavender" by Sophia W.G., 16 from our latest Bridge Ink issue! This issue features all of the stories from teens who participated in The Interview Project over the summer. The interview Project asks of teens to interview notable citizens of our community and document the stories they want to preserve. Check it out now at www.bridgeink.org!
#byteensforteens #writingcommunity #teenwriters #onlinemagazine #theinterviewproject #creativewriting #bridgeink

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Join us on Tuesday, October 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. for “How to Pitch.” You’ve worked hard writing and revising a personal essay and you’re ready to share it with the world, but don’t know what to do next. During this two-hour workshop, Amy Byrnes gives you insider tips on which outlets to pitch to (especially the ones that pay), what editors are looking for, and how to craft the perfect cover letter. She shares her experiences as a freelance journalist and essayist. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, Family Circle, and Grown and Flown.

Register today at www.projectwritenow.org/writers-institute! *All proceeds support PWN’s community outreach programs working with underserved children and adults.

#howtopitch #onedayworkshop #writersinstitute #writingcommunity #redbank

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Teachers don’t always get the recognition they deserve, so today when our instructor Jen Gaites walked in with her PWN tote bag and a huge smile on her face ready to coach a college essay student, we thought, THIS needs to be shared! We need to share our smiling teachers, our teachers who LOVE the work they do. We are so grateful for Jen Gaites and all of our staff members at PWN! #teachersrule #collegeessay #amwriting #writingcommunity #writingteachers #commitment #dedication #passion #redbank @loavesandlaundry

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Today with the 7th & 8th grade Red Bank Middle School AVID students, we read “Remember” by Joy Harjo and then wrote our own lists of memories. We were so touched when Ricardo shared his writing, and we realized that he was writing all about us! The impact writing has on our lives is greater than we sometimes realize. But it is so important to write to help us process our emotions and to give us space to feel heard. We love that Ricardo now shares this love of writing with us and we cannot wait to hear more of his and all of our other students’ work in the weeks ahead! #rbms #avid #rbbisbia #gratitude #lovewriting #outreach #kidwriters #writingcommunity #redbank

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Join us for our one-day workshop, “Restorative Writing,” on Tuesday, October 15 from 12 to 2 p.m! Why is a workshop like Restorative Writing so important? Here’s what our instructor, Lizbeth Finn-Arnold, had to say: .
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“We live in a busy, stressful, noisy world. Most of us understand the importance or value of exercise and nutrition when it comes to our physical wellbeing. However, our brains also need to be nurtured and nourished. And every once in a while we need a mental detox from all the cluttered thoughts swirling around inside our heads. Writing allows us to dump our thoughts on the page and make sense out of them, without judgment or shame. Once we let go of thoughts or ideas that no longer serve us, we can begin to restore a greater sense of awareness and wellbeing. We can begin to tell fresh stories about who we are. Scientific research proves that writing to express ourselves enhances resilience, improves moods, and increases coping skills.” .
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Register today at www.projectwritenow.org/writers-institute! .
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#restorativewriting #mentaldetox #creativewriting #resilience #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersinstitute #onedayworkshop #redbank