In addition to writing and editing, Jeff Campbell teaches creative writing to both kids and adults. From 2010 to 2019, he established and ran the “Crunchy Bug Writing Club,” an after-school creative writing club and publication in a grade school in Morristown, NJ. From 2014 to 2020, he taught a variety of fiction and nonfiction writing classes for all ages with the Writers Circle, based in South Orange, NJ. From 2019 to the present, he teaches weeklong writing and revision workshops for adults at Fall Writerfest in New York’s Adirondacks. And since 2018, he has been a judge for the Morristown Festival of Book’s Teen Writing Contest.

With grade-school students, Jeff uses wacky writing games and story prompts to unleash creativity, have fun, and spark a love of writing. With teens, he also emphasizes specific aspects of storytelling, such as character development, plot, descriptive language, and dialogue, along with developing critique and revision skills.

With adults, Jeff teaches primarily creative nonfiction and revision techniques, drawing on his extensive experience as a travel writer, nonfiction author, and editor. He helps writers apply the universal tools of narrative to any nonfiction, while also fostering each person’s unique perspective, so that whatever the genre, writing is defined by urgency, vividness, clarity, and purpose.

“Thank you for your detailed editor’s notes. Your questions and comments are incisive and helpful. I’ve rarely had anyone respond to my work so thoughtfully and thoroughly. . . . You’re a great facilitator, and the course was challenging and inspiring.” —Linda T.

“Thank you for an exemplary class. I have learned a great deal about the elements of creative nonfiction. . . . I have grown tremendously as a direct result of your instruction and am incredibly grateful.”—Jennifer H.

“Jeff is a fantastic teacher and mentor. My daughter can be shy but with Jeff she participates actively and is motivated to share her work.”—Anonymous

“Jeff was enthusiastic and engaging. His games and activities inspired our daughter to write, be creative, and be proud of her work. He is a true professional.”—Anonymous

The Writers Circle at Kidfest 2016 at the Morristown Festival of Books, Morristown, NJ.