Write. Share. Grow.
Our Mission
JCW seeks to create a nurturing and inclusive creative environment. We believe writers benefit most from uplifting support and constructive criticism. We believe in equality of writing and writers and open our doors to every experience level, every style, and every genre.
Who We Are
Jersey City Writers (JCW) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Hudson County, NJ. We are dedicated to building a community for writers to develop and explore their craft by interacting with other writers. We inspire and support each other through dozens of monthly events, including workshops, writing prompts, marathons, and special events.
All genres are welcome. Our diverse meetings cater to writers of novels, plays, poems, memoirs, short stories, and more. Stop by and bond with other people who understand the complicated yet satisfying process of creating something from nothing.
Board Members
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Rachel Poy
Rachel is the President and co-founder of JCW. She moderates the weekly Tuesday meetings.
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Jim DeAngelis
Jim is the Vice President Emeritus and co-founder of JCW. He passed away in 2023.
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Joe Kowalski
Joe is the JCW Treasurer. His many responsibilities include writing grants, organizing retreats, and more.
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Allison Goldstein
Allison is the founder of and lead moderator for The Full Story.
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Ryan Klock
Ryan moderates the weekly Thursday meetings.
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Kevin Singer
Kevin moderates for The Full Story.