NJCWG Meeting - Sept. 12, 2026

Writers Group meeting

September 12, 2026

10a-12p

High Mountain Church - Conference Room

681 High Mountain Rd., No. Haledon, NJ 

What if we stopped measuring the success of our writing by reach, recognition, or response—and instead measured it by faithfulness?

This Saturday, our monthly meeting will explore what it means to place our words, creativity, and God-given gifts in His hands. We’ll consider how surrender, Scripture, excellence, and trust can transform our writing from simply a craft into an act of worship.

Come be encouraged to write for God’s pleasure, give Him your best work, and leave the results in His hands.

Hope to see you there! 

 

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