THe COLLINGSWOOd
Creative writing group
About Us
The Collingswood Creative Writing Group is a group created to support local authors of all genres/writing levels in South Jersey. We meet twice a month for critique-style meetings at both the Collingswood Wood Library and the Camden County M Allan Vogelson Branch in Voorhees.
Our meetings are free and welcome to all adult writers seeking constructive feedback from like-minded individuals.
In addition to our regularity-scheduled meeting, we host writing contests and social events.
Mission
To provide local authors with a welcoming and supportive space to share their work with fellow writers of all styles and backgrounds. To encourage everyone's individual “voice,” and provide feedback that is both motivating and productive. To allow for discussion, debate, and exploration.
Meetings
Second Tuesdays
@ The Collingswood Public Library
6-7:50pm
Downstairs meeting room
771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Fourth Thursdays
@ M Allan Vogelson Library
6-8:45pm
3rd floor meeting room
203 Laurel Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043
Events
“Spring Fling”
Rom-Com Reading Event
Friday, April 17th
7-9pm
@ Inkwood Books
106 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, NJ 08033
"You can make anything by writing" - C.S. Lewis
It's not just about writing - it's about finding comradery with your peers
We like to write, and have fun doing it!
Every author is an individual
Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short stories, flash fiction, picture books. Traditional publishing, self-publishing, not publishing at all. We are open and judgement-free!
"As a writer, you should not judge, you should understand." -Ernest Hemingway
Featured Members
Check out some of our writer's recently published works!
Darlene Dziomba
Member since 2024
If you're a fan of cozy animal mysteries, Darlene has just released the latest novel in her Lily Dreyfus series titled Tail of Deception.
"Lily Drefus and her pack are on the case after a runner collapses during the annual Forever Friends Fundraiser. With numerous suspects to investigate, Lily will dig up secrets as she sniffs around people’s lives to seek answers. Long held grudges will be revealed as the clues are leashed together."
For more on Darlene and her novels, please visit readdarlene.com
Rich Renner
Member since 2018
A familiar face in Collingswood, Rich is one of the organizers of the annual Collingswood Book Festival. He is also a long-time member of our writing group, and always keen to recruit new writers.
Rich has had two short stories recently published in the Spring 2026 edition of Phil Lit Journal, and on Weirdlitmag.com.
For more info, please check out his substack @ https://substack.com/@richardrenner1.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring Fling Reading Event @ InkWood Books for Ages 15+. Come out & vote on your favorite! The winner receives a trophy and a giftcard to Inkwood Books.
Check out the Facebook event here
Contact us
Please fill out the contact box provided, or email us directly:
E-mail: cwcreativewritinggroup@gmail.com
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