JC Writing Club

The purpose of the JC Writing Club is to provide a supportive environment where creative writers can learn, write, share, and improve. The goal is to nurture confident, successful writers with publishing credits.

Meeting Dates:

The JC Writing Club meets once a month as a large group on the first Tuesday of September, October, November, December, February, March, and April from 3-4 p.m. in an ASI small lecture hall, usually room 115. Small break-out special interest groups (i.e. a prose group, a poetry group, a book club, production of publication, etc.) meet at least once a month during a time, day, and place that is mutually agreed upon by the writing group. 

Events:

At monthly large meetings, guest speakers will provide information about writing in general. Often writing prompts are given with time to compose. Students also have the opportunity to read works-in-progress during the "open mic" portion of the meeting. There is time for one page of work per reader.

Annually in the spring, the club produces a journal of literature and art called Controlled Chaos that accepts submissions from students, faculty, and staff of Jefferson College. The publication of the journal is celebrated with a book release party and public reading event held the first Tuesday of May.

Additional JC Writing Club activities vary but may include service (like the Trunk or Treat event, or Adopt-a-Family toy drive), outreach festivals, guest author events, writing conferences, etc.

Advisor Contact Information:

Lisa Ebert
eebert1@jeffco.edu
636-481-3328