The Monmouth Creative Writers' Group (Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA)
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IT'S BACK!
HOME OF THE MONMOUTH CREATIVE WRITERS' GROUP
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 7th, 7:00pm
at Colts Neck Library (HQ),
1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck, NJ07722
click here for directions
THE GSHW (our sister group at Monmouth County Library (HQ)), IS HOLDING ITS 15th ANNUAL SHORT STORY CONTEST
Closing date extended to JULY 31st 2009
Entries can be:
Horror ~ Science Fiction ~ Fantasy ~ Mystery~ Suspense ~ Thriller.
Word limit: Up to 3,500 words.
Entry fee is $10 per story ($5 for GSHW members).
Follow the link for more details
GROUP NEWSLETTER:
THE MONMOUTH MUSE
Edition #08 coming soon.
WANNA CONTRIBUTE? TELL OUR EDITOR, COLE:
newsletter@monmouthwriters.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/monmouthwriters
Join our Yahoo Group for other links, including member blogs, personal websites as well as access to the group's
message board and back issues of
the Monmouth Muse.
An interview with a Literary Agent
Click here, to read our exclusive in-depth interview with Manalapan-based literary agent, Cherry Weiner
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Who are you? We’re writers, just like you. We come from all walks of life, but we all love
to write. Whether you’re a complete novice, or a seasoned professional who’s already
written an epic novel that’s ready for publishing, this is the place to meet like-minded people.
What happens at your meetings? We share ideas and information. Those who want to, When do you meet? On the first Tuesday of the month, we meet at Colts Neck library How can I join? All you have to do is turn up. You can participate as little, or as much, as
What do you write? Short stories, novels, articles, screenplays, poems… you name it, our
members write it.
bring some of their work to the group for feedback and constructive criticism (shouting
‘rubbish’, and the throwing of rotten fruit is strictly prohibited).
(1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck, NJ 07722), and on the third Thursday of each month, at
Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan (125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan,
NJ 07726 – opposite Target), at 7:00pm.
you like – just remember to be positive in your critique.
If you want up to 1,500 words of your own work reviewed, please use standard ms format
ie: A good-sized font like Times New Roman 12 pt, double spaced with 1" all-around
margins.
Remember to bring enough copies (at least ten for Colts Neck, fifteen for Manalapan),
along with a brief description of the piece, to help the group understand your target
audience/publication.
Please note: there's usually a waiting list. Priority is given to those who've attended at
least one of our meetings before. Also, if you want your work read out by another
member, you'll be expected to read for someone else, which is only fair.
Colts Neck Library
1 Winthrop Drive,
Colts Neck, NJ07722
click here for directions
Meeting Schedule
Tuesday July 7th 2009 7:00pm
Tuesday August 4th 2009 7:00pm
Tuesday September 1st 2009 7:00pm
Tuesday October 6th 2009 7:00pm
Tuesday November 3rd 2009 7:00pm
Tuesday December 1st 2009 7:00pm
Monmouth County Library HQ
125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan
NJ07726 (opposite Target)
click here for directions
Meeting Schedule
Thursday July 16th 2009 7:00pm
Thursday August 20th 2009 7:00pm
Thursday September 17th 2009 7:00pm
Thursday October 15th 2009 7:00pm
Thursday November 19th 2009 7:00pm
Thursday December 17th 2009 7:00pm
