And the day came
When the risk it took
To remain tight inside the bud
Was more painful
Than the risk it took to
To bloom

Anais Nin

Who We Are

Women Who Write is a New-Jersey based, non-profit collective of women writers of all genres, from all walks of life. Published and unpublished, professional and amateur, our membership is comprised of writers in various stages of their careers. We welcome new writers as openly as experienced authors.

Our Goals

  • To assist women writers in every phase of the writing process with critique groups, workshops and other programs.
  • To bring the work of women writers into the community through readings and publications.
  • To provide encouragement, assistance, and a sense of community to women writers who might otherwise be working in isolation.

What We Offer Our Members

  • Critique groups of every genre
  • Readings and workshops
  • Writers’ Notes, our newsletter
  • Goldfinch, our annual literary magazine

BOARD MEMBERS 2011-2012

Marie Castronuovo Ascolese- President
Marcia Ivans- VP Membership
Debbie Gerrish,  Programs
Maggie Roycraft, Writers’ Notes Editor, Publicity
Ginger Pate, Treasurer
Karen Stober, Secretary
Babette Bergner, Goldfinch Editor
Elsie Boehm, Historian
Open Position, Website/Blog Coordinator
Corey Rosen-Schwartz, Technology/Yahoo Group Coordinator
Joanne Flynn Black, Trustee-At-Large

Contact Marcia Ivans for membership information at marciaivans@aol.com