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

Project Write Now’s studio is closed, but we remain committed to our mission and to supporting one another during this difficult time. We have moved all current studio classes online and are working with our community outreach partners to find innovative ways to deliver our programming. Thank you for your patience and flexibility. Please feel free to email us at info@projectwritenow.org or call 908.675.0879 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you online and back in the studio when that is possible. And most important, we hope you and your loved ones stay safe and well.

Join us for our Lunchtime Write-In any Friday from 12:15 to 1 p.m!

Yes, we are social distancing. Yes, we are sheltering in place. But that doesn’t mean we can’t stay connected through sharing stories of our experiences, documenting in real time what is happening during this unprecedented event. We want to hear from you! What does the view look like from where you are right now? Tell us in exactly 100 words (no more, no less) and then email your video to lisah@projectwritenow.org for a chance to appear on our social media channels as part of our #ViewFromHere 100-Word Story Project! You can watch all videos we’ve posted so far in our YouTube playlist, here.

upcoming classes, workshops, and events

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recent news

CAPTIVATED: WHAT PWN IS OBSESSED WITH …

May as a verb is about permission, asking for and granting it. At PWN, we believe in allowing ourselves space to enjoy the activities that feed our souls and make us happy. We give ourselves permission to indulge in activities that delight our senses—sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and touch—and keep us coming back for more. …

May 15, 2020
Q&A with Laura Cyphers

Project Write Now is excited to introduce our newest instructor, Laura Cyphers, who will be teaching remotely from Virginia. Laura is teaching two poetry classes—one for adults: Poetry & the Natural World and one for teens: Teen Poetry. We recently “virtually” sat down with Laura to learn more about her love of poetry and to find…

April 24, 2020
CAPTIVATED: WHAT PWN IS OBSESSED WITH …

We are all responding to our time in quarantine differently. Some of us are throwing ourselves into our work. Others are having difficulty focusing on the page. Whether it is directly related to our writing or not, we believe that whatever we’re doing to pass the time can be used to strengthen our insight and…

April 15, 2020
CAPTIVATED: WHAT PWN IS OBSESSED WITH …

February—with its red roses, love notes, and cheeky candy hearts—indulges our obsessions. Romantic, plutonic, drool-worthy, or a little silly, this is the month we are allowed to give ourselves over to guilty pleasures, profess our love, and get googly-eyed over people or objects we adore. Since we believe that inspiration comes in many forms, at…

February 14, 2020
CAPTIVATED: WHAT PWN IS OBSESSED WITH …

Writers can be an obsessive bunch. The same focus that compels us to sit and chase an idea for days, weeks, months, and years, sometimes gets channeled into other areas of our lives. At PWN, we believe that inspiration comes in many forms. The things we’re obsessing over can be fodder for our next piece…

January 14, 2020

Summer is WRITE around the corner, and we are supe

Summer is WRITE around the corner, and we are super excited about our virtual Youth Summer Camps, Teen Summer Workshops, and Teen Internship Program! While our studio in Red Bank will remain closed, we're still going to have buckets of fun writing, taking advantage of the flexibility and convenience of virtual classes. And, most important, keeping young writers connected during these challenging times!

Instead of offering our camps and workshops as weeklong experiences, we are offering eight-week 60- or 90-minute classes on Zoom. Our Youth Summer Camps include: Picture Book Read & Write (for parents with rising 1st & 2nd graders), All You Can Write (for rising 2nd & 3rd graders), Superhero Mash-Up (for rising 4th & 5th graders), Spinning Stories (for rising 4th & 5th graders), and Animal Tales (for rising 4th & 5th graders). Our Teen Summer Workshops include: Fantastic Voyage (ages 11-14), Teen Poetry (ages 14-18), Your Voice Matters (ages 11-14), and Sports Writing (ages 10-13). And our Teen Internship Program includes: Teaching Assistants (ages 15-18) and The Interview Project (ages 15-18). You can still expect the same Project Write Now magic that inspires young writers to dive deep into their imaginations, strengthening their writing skills and building their confidence. You can expect the same supportive community that is created when students write and share their stories. The PWN method of notebooks, paper, pencils, and pens will still be in play with plenty of off-screen time for writing.

Our goal, as always, is to make writing joyful and meaningful, to expand our young writers' horizons to see what is possible and how to achieve it! We hope you will join us for a fun summer of inspiration, creativity, and community! Register today at www.projectwritenow.org!

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Don’t forget to register so you can join us tomo

Don’t forget to register so you can join us tomorrow for our next Friday Lunchtime Write-In on Zoom (12:15 to 1 p.m.)! One of our instructors gives prompts and plenty of time to write. At the end, you have the option to share your work. Get your thoughts out and down on the page, create a story to share with others, or escape into your own imaginative world! Register today at www.projectwritenow.org/writers-institute/product/lunchtime-write-in. (You choose your payment [suggested $10] or we also offer a no-fee option.) #lunchtimewritein #writersinstitute #amwriting #writerslife #stayfocused #writingcommunity

CALLING ALL TEACHERS! Join us tomorrow, Thursday,

CALLING ALL TEACHERS! Join us tomorrow, Thursday, May 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. on Zoom to connect with your fellow teachers through reflective writing and sharing your experiences. We begin each week with a prompt and time to write. Then we break into two groups (teachers of grades K-5 and grades 7-12) to share strategies and resources. Join us as we provide the time and space for educators to come together to support one another. Register today at www.projectwritenow.org/product/teacher-write-in-share. #teachers #tap #teacherambassadorprogram #writein #amwriting #writingcommunity

We post daily prompts on our Bridge Ink Instagram

We post daily prompts on our Bridge Ink Instagram account (@bridgeink_pwn) under a new theme each week as part of The Bridge Ink Project—PWN’s initiative to connect teen writers from all over the world. This week’s theme is NATURE. To view our prompts, please follow @bridgeink_pwn. You can share your writing in response to our prompts on your own social media channels using the hashtag #pwnpromptoftheday. Or join us on Fridays for our teen "WordShare" Zoom Open Mic to share your writing and hear the stories of others. Register for our next free "WordShare" Zoom Open Mic at www.projectwritenow.org/programs/write-u/the-bridge-ink-project. #thebridgeinkproject #bridgeink #byteensforteens #writingprompts #nature #teenwriters #writeu #writingcommunity (photo by @sophia.w.g)

We just had another amazing WordShare Zoom Open Mi

We just had another amazing WordShare Zoom Open Mic, and we are so proud of our teen writers! Snaps for all! Our next teen WordShare is Friday, May 29, from 3 to 4 p.m. Make sure to register today to hold your spot at www.projectwritenow.org/write-u/the-bridge-ink-project. And don't forget to like our Bridge Ink Instagram account @bridgeink_pwn so you can get the prompt of the day! #wordshare #openmic #teenopenmic #onzoom #pwnpromptoftheday #teenwriters #writeu #thebridgeinkproject #bridgeink #byteensforteens #amwriting #writingcommunity

Here is our last prompt under the theme of MUSIC f

Here is our last prompt under the theme of MUSIC for The Bridge Ink Project—PWN’s initiative to connect teen writers from all over the world. Share your writing in response to our prompts on your own social media channels using the hashtag #pwnpromptoftheday. Or join us today for our teen "WordShare" Zoom Open Mic to share your writing and hear the stories of others. Register for our today’s free "WordShare" Zoom Open Mic at www.projectwritenow.org/programs/write-u/the-bridge-ink-project. #thebridgeinkproject #bridgeink #byteensforteens #writingprompts #music #teenwriters #writeu #writingcommunity @bridgeink_pwn