“Why should I not sit every morning of my life, on the hillside, looking into the shining world?” —Mary Oliver, from New and Selected Poems, 1993 Closing Out a Joyful Year of Shining Light Dear Friends, As the year draws to a close, it’s good to take the time to reflect on the joys and sorrows the year has given us and be grateful for both. We have much to celebrate this year … [Read more...]
Fall Offers Abundant Opportunities to Write (Newsletter)
“[The Autumnal Equinox] is a time of re-balancing after intensive work, of inward turning as well as celebration. In the mythic cycle of the Goddess, the Mother Goddess completes her activity of manifestation and begins her descent toward the inner world of spirit. Taste and appreciate the earth’s abundance. Celebrate what you have brought into manifestation this year.” —Ruth Barrett, Women’s … [Read more...]
Journals for Sale to Support Our Outreach Programs
We are so excited about our beautiful journals! Printed on thick creamy paper suitable for writing, drawing, and dreaming, they feature orginal artwork from our last two shows, RISE and Truthtellers. Sized at 5.5 x 8.5, they easily tuck into your purse or backpack. Buy for yourself, as gifts for someone you love, or all six designs! You can also purchase a set of journals for our incarcerated … [Read more...]
New Class: Writing Through Transitions Starts Nov. 2
We are pleased to offer this helpful writing circle series for women experiencing life changes, whether from a career shift, empty nest, divorce, death of a spouse or parent, moving, or any other significant life transition. Writing can be a powerful tool for understanding life’s changes, and in this circle, you will find a supportive group of women with whom to share your experiences. You … [Read more...]
Write the Story of Your Historic Home: Free Writing Circle
Please join Women Writing for a Change, Jacksonville again this year in our collaboration with Riverside Avondale Preservation: Stories of Home: Neighborhood Writing Circles. Every house tells a story, but historic homes and historic communities have a long history of stories to choose from. What's the story of your home? What do you know about its place in the community? What stories have … [Read more...]
We’re Hosting the Student Showcase at JaxByJax… Join Us!
Women Writing for (a) Change Jax is pleased to host this year's Student Showcase for the JaxByJax Literary Festival! Talented local high school and college students will read their work in the garden at WWfac Jax, at 1610 Osceola Street in Riverside (32204). This event kicks off the day's events, and it's a short walk to the next venue at 3 p.m. Copies of the student book will be available … [Read more...]