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Writing Roundtable

A Jersey Cape Con Fandomania Event!

2026-04-11 11:00:00 2026-04-11 13:00:00 America/New_York Writing Roundtable Cape May Court House - TLC Classroom

Saturday, April 11
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 11:00:00 2026-04-11 13:00:00 America/New_York Writing Roundtable With local authors Jennifer Renson and Ben Chiappetta! Cape May Court House - TLC Classroom

Cape May Court House

TLC Classroom

With local authors Jennifer Renson and Ben Chiappetta!

Jennifer Renson and Ben Chiappetta present a Writing Roundtable where we will be discussing the writing process, including our tips for overcoming writer's block, the importance of scene change dividers, choosing a book cover, and if there is time available, the publishing process.

We suggest that those attending should bring one of their favorite books, as dissecting what makes those books their favorite amongst all others, can help them with their own writing journey and a notebook and pen for optional note-taking.

Class is suggested for teens and adults. Registration is requested, but not required. Participation will be limited to 20 people.

Ben Chiappetta discovered his love of science fiction as a child reading the golden age classics by Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, and Frederik Pohl. A techie at heart, Ben has spent his career working with information systems. Inspired to tell his own stories, Ben published his first novel, The Genesis Sphere, in 2017 and his second, The Martian Resurrection in 2024. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters in New Jersey. 


Jennifer Renson's passion for writing began in childhood. Since then, her career has spanned from articles in Lost Treasure Magazine and Fansided websites to her self-published works including poetry (Eo: Go, walk, ride, sail, pass, travel, Uncharted), historical fiction (Aoh), fantasy (Carousel), and romance (The Poet and The Magician). Presently, she is a mother and wife living in New Jersey, where she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her plethora of hobbies, which include photography, cross-stitching, films, and history. She will be continuing Aoh's story in the sequel titled, "Aoh Part II" as well as starting her next historical fiction novel.


Join us for Jersey Cape Con 2026 on Saturday, April 25 from 10am to 4pm at the Court House Library! 
Jersey Cape Con is a free, all-ages library event that brings the feeling of a large comic con into your local library. You can shop from local vendors, meet local authors, play board and video games, attend workshops, and more! 
Registration is not required for this all-day event. For more information, please email jerseycapecon@cmclibrary.org or call (609) 463-6350 ext. 352!

AGE GROUP: | 18 or older | 15-17 Years | 13-14 Years |

EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment | Education |

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Phone: 609-463-6350

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We're closed Friday April 03 due to Good Friday
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Tue, Mar 31 8:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 8:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 8:30AM to 9:00PM
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Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 4:30PM
Sun, Apr 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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Mon, Apr 06, 9:30am - 10:30am
Stone Harbor - Events Room

Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Lower Cape - Joseph Millman Room

Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room

Mon, Apr 06, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Sea Isle City - Conference Room

Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Mon, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Mon, Apr 06, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room
Registration is now closed

Mon, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Upper Cape - Events Room

Mon, Apr 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Wildwood Crest - 1st Floor Events Room

Mon, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cape May Court House - TLC Classroom

Mon, Apr 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Stone Harbor - Events Room

Tue, Apr 07, 9:15am - 10:15am
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Tue, Apr 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
Lower Cape - Joseph Millman Room
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Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:45am
Upper Cape - Events Room

Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Stone Harbor - Events Room

Tue, Apr 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Cape - Joseph Millman Room
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Tue, Apr 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cape May Court House - Presentation Room

Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cape May Court House - Storytime Room

Tue, Apr 07, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Cape May Court House - TLC Classroom
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Tue, Apr 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cape May Court House - Presentation Room

Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Tue, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cape May Court House - Storytime Room

Tue, Apr 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cape May Court House - TLC Makerspace

Wed, Apr 08, 9:15am - 10:15am
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Sea Isle City - Children's Room

Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Cape - Events Room

Wed, Apr 08, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Wed, Apr 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Wed, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Sea Isle City - Conference Room

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room

Wed, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Stone Harbor - Events Room

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Cape May Court House - Children's Room

Wed, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room

Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Cape May Court House - Presentation Room
This event is full

Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cape May Court House - Storytime Room

Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Wed, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 09, 9:30am - 10:30am
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 11:30am
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Cape May Court House - Storytime Room

Thu, Apr 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Cape - Events Room
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Thu, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cape May Court House - Teen Area

Thu, Apr 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Thu, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Stone Harbor - Events Room

Thu, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Cape - Joseph Millman Room

Thu, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Upper Cape - Events Room

Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cape May Court House - TLC Makerspace

Fri, Apr 10, 9:15am - 10:15am
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Fri, Apr 10, 9:30am - 10:30am
Stone Harbor - Events Room

Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Sea Isle City - Children's Room

Fri, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Sea Isle City - Public Meeting Room

Fri, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Fri, Apr 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Cancelled
Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Upper Cape

Sat, Apr 11, 9:15am - 10:15am
Cape May City - Events Room North,Events Room South

Cancelled
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Sea Isle City

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower Cape - Public Meeting Room

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cape May Court House - Children's Room

Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wildwood Crest - 2nd Floor Events Room

Sat, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Cape May Court House - TLC Makerspace

Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cape May Court House - TLC Classroom