NJCWG Meeting - June 6, 2026

 

June 6, 2026
10a-12p

High Mountain Church - Conference Room 

681 High Mountain Ave., No. Haledon, NJ

I am excited to announce that we will have a special guest presenter joining our group this Saturday.​ Dr. Chris​topher Parker, a professor at Montclair State University, will be with us to share his expert tips for creative writing. This is a wonderful opportunity for the group to experience new creative processes in your writing. 

​T​his will be our last meeting before we take off for July and August. 

NJCWG Meeting - April 11, 2026

 This Saturday! April 11 @ 10a - 12p

This month, we will talk about what makes a compelling author bio. We'll share some tips and work on them during the first half of our session. This is helpful whether you are looking to publish a book, submit an article, or just gain clarity for your identity as an author. Think about what you might like to include in it. It is recommended to create a long version for your website and a short version for book jackets and guest posts. If you already have a bio, bring it. You might want to edit it or be affirmed that it's great as is.  

See you there! 

NJCWG Meeting - Sat. March 7 @ 10am

High Mountain Church, 681 High Mountain Rd., No. Haledon, NJ

This month, we will be talking about the importance of book covers. 

Can you really judge a book by its cover? Should you? 

How can you create a cover that sells? 

Who gets to decide what the cover should be? 

See you there! 

 

February Meeting - Sat. Feb. 7

 

 Sat., Feb. 7 

10am - 12 noon

High Mountain Church - Conference Room

681 High Mountain Rd., No. Haledon, NJ

Do you know what a VALID expectation is? 

This month, we'll discuss "expectations" ~ both in writing and in life. Be prepared to share* your work for critique and/or to share your thoughts on other's work. 

*check the sidebar for guidelines for critiques

November Meeting NJCWG - this Saturday!

Meeting - Sat., Nov. 8

10am - 12 noon

High Mountain Church

Conference Room

681 High Mountain Road, No. Haledon, NJ

This month, we will focus of helpful steps to take after your book is published, 

but worth setting up now! 

Bring your laptop, and we will take the steps together! 

 

 

 

WRITERS GROUP MEETING 

SATURDAY, Oct. 3rd

10a - 12p

Why does "marketing" make us uneasy? Should it? What can we do to effectively let the world know about the message that God has given us to share? Last month, we talked about being a conduit (not a container) and passing along what the Lord has shown us. This month, let's talk about how we can do that effectively - that will glorify Him through our written words. 

For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you... 1 Cor. 11:23

For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance... 1 Cor. 15:3 

High Mountain Church - conference room

681 High Mountain Rd., No. Haledon, NJ

NJCWG Meeting - May 3rd @ 10am

Our next NJCWG meeting is tomorrow morning, May 3rd from 10a-12p at High Mountain Church, 681 High Mountain Rd., No. Haledon, NJ. 

We will be discussing the topic of "felt need" for writers and their audience. As always, please feel free to bring your work for critique. Follow the guidelines on right sidebar. 

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

NJCWG Meeting April 5, 2025

 

Special Meeting

Sat. April 5, 2025

10:00 am to 12:30 pm

This Saturday's meeting will open with our critiques for the first hour, followed by a 90 minute presention from Christian Women in Media about 3 specific video technologies to help us in building platform and spreading the message that God laid on our hearts. 

• StreamYard - A browser-based Live Streaming Studio used to produce professional-quality broadcasts for platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Ideal for live shows, interviews, and webinars.
• Riverside - A Remote Recording Studio for high-quality audio and video, perfect for podcast creators, interview shows, and YouTube producers.
• Video Reels - Learn to create powerful, short-form videos that grow engagement and expand your online brand.

 

WRITERS GROUP MEETING 

SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST

10a - 12p

"And let us not neglect meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near." Hebrews 10:25

High Mountain Church - conference room

681 High Mountain Rd., No. Haledon, NJ

 

Looking forward to connecting with you this Saturday, Feb. 1st at 10a-12p. Please note we will now be meeting in the newly renovated conference room at High Mountain Church. When you enter the building, go straight past the cafe to the room behind it. Go to the far wall where the elevator is, and the conference room will be to your right. We're getting fancy! 

If you are bringing something for critique, please check and abide by the guidelines on our website. (right column)

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thess. 5:11

Writers Meeting - Jan. 11th

 

Meeting - Sat. Jan 11 @ 10a - 12p

High Mountain Church

681 High Mountain Rd., No. Haledon, NJ

Looking forward to gathering with you tomorrow. The Spanish church will be using the Cafe tomorrow all day, so our writers' meeting will be UPSTAIRS.  

Tomorrow, we will discuss goals to focus on for the year and then break down those goals into achievable segments on a shorter timeline. Here is a handy resource for writers to help with setting goals: Setting Writing Goals – The Writing Center • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Please check the critique guidelines on the right sidebar if you plan to bring your writing for critique. 

 

Looking forward to seeing you this Saturday, Nov. 2nd 10a-12p.

As I mentioned at the last meeting, a friend and I are collaborating on a Self-Publishing Guidebook. We have a draft outline, but we are looking to YOU as a focus group to provide us with questions that you want answered. I'll be bringing the draft outline for our opening discussion. PLEASE THINK ABOUT WHAT QUESTIONS YOU HAVE REGARDING SELF-PUBLISHING FOR OUR DISCUSSION ON SATURDAY. 

See you then,

Susan

Here we go again!

As our faithful members know, we've been corresponding via email (not the blog) these past 6-7 months or so. We haven't figured out the technology for the blogposts to be emailed, but we'll continue to work on it, and in the meantime, will send emails and update the blog for your reference. 

We had a great meeting on Sept. 7th - recapping our summers and setting goals for the upcoming year, as well as monthly. 

Welcome to our new members!! 

The next meeting is:

• Sat. Oct. 5th
• 10 am - 12 noon
• High Mountain Church, 681 High Mountain Rd., No. Haledon, NJ

As you know, Barbara, our wonderful leader, is now leading a writers club at Calvary Temple in Wayne. It meets on Thursday evenings. Here is a link for more info: https://calvarynj.churchcenter.com/groups/interest-groups/writers-club

For those who prefer Saturdays, we will continue to meet at High Mountain Church from 10 to 12 on the first Saturday of each month. 

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Prov. 27:17

Meeting February 3 CANCELLED

Meeting this Saturday

February 3, 10 am - noon

High Mountain Church, North Haledon 

Seasoned and novice writers are welcome!

Please come with specific writing goals for now thru spring,

as well as questions & suggestions for future meetings.

Members, don't forget to bring your work for critique.

See you Saturday,

Barbara 

barbarahigby.com

 

Our next meeting

 

November 11

Please note, this is the SECOND Saturday of the month.

Location:

High Mountain Church

681 High Mountain Rd, North Haledon, NJ

10 AM - Noon

Published authors and beginning writers are welcome.

Members are invited to bring two unpublished pages for critique

(Times New Roman, double-spaced).

Hope to see you there,
Barbara
barbarahigby.com

October's Meeting

 This Saturday,

October 7, 10-noon

Bring your paper, tablet, or laptop and 

come prepared for a simple writing exercise. 

Accomplished authors and fledgling writers are invited to meet others with a like passion for words. Join us for an encouraging two hours.

Members are invited to bring two unpublished pages for critique (Times New Roman, double-spaced).

Write for Him,
Barbara
barbarahigby.com

Next meeting: September 9

  
Due to the holiday weekend we will meet the 2nd Saturday of the month.

Kick-off a new season of writing on September 9, 10-noon.

Bring your fall goals, writing ideas & lots of energy.

We will share our progress, talk about options, 

and consider a French cook writing method.

 

Accomplished authors and fledgling writers are invited to meet others with a like passion for words. Join us for two hours of encouragement.

Members are invited to bring two unpublished pages for critique (Times New Roman, double-spaced).

Write for Him,
Barbara
barbarahigby.com

 Saturday's meeting

June 10, 10-noon

Topic: Focus

We'll share our summer goals and be encouraged 

to stop hovering and land,

tackling the assignment before us. 

Accomplished authors and fledgling writers alike, meet others with a passion 

for words and join us for two hours of encouragement this Saturday.

Members are invited to bring two unpublished pages for critique (Times New Roman, double-spaced).

I look forward to seeing you,

Barbara

barbarahigby.com

Meeting on May 6

 

Saturday's meeting

May 6, 10-noon

Accomplished authors and fledgling writers alike, meet others with a passion for words and join us for two hours of encouragement this Saturday.

Our agenda: refreshers and reports - quick reminders of some grammatical challenges & common oversights we've previously discussed and a progress check-up (called accountably).

Members are invited to bring two unpublished pages for critique (Times New Roman, double-spaced).

Looking forward to seeing you,

Barbara

barbarahigby.com

 

Take 2

Our postponed March discussion will take place this Saturday.

April 1, 10-noon

This month's meeting will focus on elevator pitch. Please come prepared with a written pitch for you current project.

Whether you're an accomplished author or fledgling writer, you are welcome to join us for two hours of encouragement on your writing journey.

Members are invited to bring two unpublished pages for critique (Times New Roman, double-spaced).

Looking forward to seeing you,
Barbara
barbarahigby.com