Upcoming Meetings
NJRW monthly meetings are held on the third Saturday of the month, except where noted below.
Workshop descriptions are subject to change without notice.
NEW MEETING LOCATION!!
For the foreseeable future, our meetings will be held in the comfort of your own living room (or study, or kitchen, or bed!).
We will be using Zoom to host our general and board meetings and our speakers.
For security reasons, these meetings will only be available to NJRW members.
Schedule:
10:00 General Meeting
11:00 Workshop
The Board meeting will be held at a different time. Information is available to members on the Groups.io loop.
For the foreseeable future, our meetings will be held in the comfort of your own living room (or study, or kitchen, or bed!).
We will be using Zoom to host our general and board meetings and our speakers.
For security reasons, these meetings will only be available to NJRW members.
Schedule:
10:00 General Meeting
11:00 Workshop
The Board meeting will be held at a different time. Information is available to members on the Groups.io loop.
July 18
Speaker: Jennifer Bokal
Workshop: Painless Novel Writing/ Character Goals
To many writers, a novel plan is akin to a soul-killing outline learned in grammar school, complete with Roman Numerals and indentations. Yet, to sit down at a computer and begin working without any intention—other than to write a novel—often ends up with an unfinished manuscript and a frustrated author. This workshop with help to develop characters and their goals, along with exploring how they can reach those goals in a dramatic and engaging fashion.
Speaker: Jennifer Bokal
Workshop: Painless Novel Writing/ Character Goals
To many writers, a novel plan is akin to a soul-killing outline learned in grammar school, complete with Roman Numerals and indentations. Yet, to sit down at a computer and begin working without any intention—other than to write a novel—often ends up with an unfinished manuscript and a frustrated author. This workshop with help to develop characters and their goals, along with exploring how they can reach those goals in a dramatic and engaging fashion.
Bio:
Jennifer D. Bokal penned her first book at age eight. An early lover of the written word, she decided to follow her passion and become a full-time writer. From then on, she didn't look back. She earned a master of arts in creative writing from Wilkes University and became a member of the Romance Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. She has authored several short stories, novellas and poems. Jennifer is also the author of the Ancient World Historical series the Champions of Rome and the Harlequin Romantic Suspense series, Rocky Mountain Justice. Happily married to her own Alpha Male for twenty years, she enjoys writing stories that explore the wonders of love. Jen and her manly husband live in upstate New York with their three beautiful daughters, two very spoiled dogs, and a kitten that aspires to one day become a Chihuahua.
Jennifer D. Bokal penned her first book at age eight. An early lover of the written word, she decided to follow her passion and become a full-time writer. From then on, she didn't look back. She earned a master of arts in creative writing from Wilkes University and became a member of the Romance Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. She has authored several short stories, novellas and poems. Jennifer is also the author of the Ancient World Historical series the Champions of Rome and the Harlequin Romantic Suspense series, Rocky Mountain Justice. Happily married to her own Alpha Male for twenty years, she enjoys writing stories that explore the wonders of love. Jen and her manly husband live in upstate New York with their three beautiful daughters, two very spoiled dogs, and a kitten that aspires to one day become a Chihuahua.
August
No meeting: RWA National Conference
September 19
Expanding to Audio: ACX & Audible 101 with Claudia DiMarzo
October 17
TBA
November 21
TBA
December
Holiday Party and Celebration of Contest Winners
No meeting: RWA National Conference
September 19
Expanding to Audio: ACX & Audible 101 with Claudia DiMarzo
October 17
TBA
November 21
TBA
December
Holiday Party and Celebration of Contest Winners
