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.
Look out for John's debut fiction novel releasing on August 4th, 2026.
"What if a film existed of every major historical event? Would footage of Caesar's assassination or Columbus landing in the Americas be accepted as real? And if films were genuine, who could have created them--and what would their existence mean for the future of humanity? When a cache of impossible film reels is discovered in an abandoned barn in upstate New York, film historian Harry Kincaid is pulled into a government investigation unlike any other. But as the team digs deeper, they uncover a warning embedded within the films--one that could alter the course of human civilization. As governments close in and powerful interests race to control the narrative, Harry faces the ultimate question: if everyone believes something to be true, do the facts still matter?"
For more on John and his novels, please visit https://www.booksbyjohnbond.com
John Bond
Member since 2024
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mini Writer's Retreat @ Bespoke in Collingswood.
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
12:30pm-3:30pm
$15-30/person
Sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445ACA729A4FAC34-64170366-mini
Contact us
Please fill out the contact box provided, or email us directly:
E-mail: cwcreativewritinggroup@gmail.com
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