The Visiting Writers Series (VWS) takes place in the fall semester and is organized by the Writing Communities course, currently taught by ink advisor Jess Row. The class members host three visiting writers and choose three writers to read the following year. Ink helps to spread the word about these fantastic events at our meetings and through publicity campaigns.
The Student Reading Series (SRS) takes place two or three times each semester and gives students a chance to perform original work for an audience of their peers and professors. In the past, students have performed poetry, prose, interpretive dance, and the bongos; in other words, be creative! Applications are typically due within the first month or the semester and can be downloaded here and submitted to ink@tcnj.edu or to the ink mailbox in Bliss Hall. For questions regarding the SRS, contact Rebecca Suzan, SRS coordinator.
Coffeehouses are informal get-togethers where ink members and their friends can enjoy an evening of coffee and snacks while sharing original pieces. Students are encouraged to attend whether they would prefer to read their own work or take in the work of others. Occasionally our coffeehouses are themed, such as our Broken Hearts Café in February 2008.
Workshop Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month in place of our regular meeting. After discussing upcoming events and ink-related issues, we will read and workshop the work of some of our members. These workshops are designed to be encouraging and constructive rather than critical. To submit your writing for a workshop, email ink or attend the first meeting of the month for more information.
The Goods is an all-day student arts festival held once per semester in the Rathskeller. Students are encouraged to apply to do just about anything; in the past, we’ve had people read original poetry/prose/lyrics, play musical instruments, freestyle, present original artwork, demonstrate tai chi, perform acoustic covers of popular music… the list goes on. Each installment of The Goods is capped off with a reading by a featured visiting writer. Click here to view calendar If you want to perform, click here to download the application.