We are always open to welcome new members!
Membership Dues and official SJWG events are hosted through Meetup.com.

The South Jersey Writers’ Group meets on the third Thursday of every month for a topic-based discussion and presentation meeting, led by a published author or subject matter expert. We also host several other events each month, including write-ins and critique groups.

Sarah Hawkins Miduski and Dawn Byrne at a writing retreat, 2016
Gregg Feistman, Dawn Byrne, Mieke Mackay, Jessica Walsh, and Bruce Capoferri at the book launch for the 2014 Anthology, Reading Glasses

MISSION

To grow the writing community in South Jersey.

PURPOSE

To provide opportunities for members to develop the craft of writing.
To inspire members to achieve their writing goals by providing new challenges and support.
To educate members about the business of writing and the publishing industry.
To promote the work of our members, and a love of literacy in South Jersey.

VISION

To become the premier resource for writers in South Jersey.

OUR VALUES

We believe that every person has a story to tell.
We believe that professional writers set goals, and reaching goals is a pathway to success.
We believe that a writing community inspires, supports, and celebrates both aspiring and professional writers. 

South Jersey Writers’ Group members at a 2013 meeting.
Board Trio
2019 Board members Vince Sparks, Kathryn Hively, and Mieke Zamora-Mackay at the 2019 Holiday Party.

HISTORY

The South Jersey Writers’ Group was founded in 2006 to provide networking and development opportunities for local writers. Meetings are held regularly for topic-based discussion about the craft of writing and the publishing industry.

Some of our members are published traditionally, some independently. Some are working on it, others just write for themselves. We are all ages, all genres, all backgrounds, and all levels of experience. You are welcome to attend and participate and share as much or as little as you are comfortable with.

We are always open to new membership! Membership Dues and official SJWG events are hosted through Meetup.com. Click here for more info about joining the SJWG.

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