It’s More Than Just Cringe…

What started back in 2018 with adults reading from their middle school diaries in a cozy café has evolved into an annual stage event at one of the premier performance venues in New Jersey. We’re talking about CringeFest, of course! Project Write Now’s biggest fundraiser and (we believe) the most hilarious storytelling night of the year.

Burn It: Writing Just For You

In a somewhat recent therapy session, I told my therapist about poetry I had written to help process a personal friendship ending. We brought up how writing can be used as a tool for closure, for healing, for dealing with complex emotions. As someone who teaches writing for a living, this wasn’t news to me. I’ve long advocated for writing’s healing power with other writers. Of course writing can be therapeutic. That’s what made me turn to it.

Laugh Tracks What Comedy Can Teach Us About Writing

Laugh Tracks: What Comedy Can Teach Us About Writing

Sometime during the last few years, I’ve become obsessed with comedy. Maybe it’s the aftermath of the pandemic, or aging, or having kids that are leaving the nest, or just a way of processing the world—but I’ve come to crave shows, essays, podcasts and movies that make me laugh. Shows like Ted Lasso, Shrinking, Mike Birbiglia’s The Old Man and the Pool and Nick Kroll’s Little Big Boy. All of these have made me laugh. But, when I take a step back and look at common threads among types of comedy I most enjoy, I notice a trend. I’m not only laughing, I’m also sometimes crying. 

Captivated by 2025

Captivated by 2025

Whether it’s exploring the emotional depth of TV shows, delving into the art of writing through literary works, or finding inspiration in the tranquility of nature, our team’s diverse interests reflect a year filled with creativity, growth, and personal revelations. Check out what captivated our team members in 2025.