Women Writing for (a) Change - Cincinnati - September 2022 Newsletter |
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Welcome Brittany Ballard as the New Development Manager
Brittany Ballard (she/her) met Kathy Wade through the Ohio Writing Project in 1996 and followed her to Women Writing for (a) Change for the Monday night class at the Madison Road location. In the nooks and crannies of that small second floor, she met some of her favorite people and fell in love with Women Writing for (a) Change.
She become a volunteer in 2006, eventually serving on the board from 2011-2013. If you look closely on the Make a Gift page of the WWf(a)C website, you can see Brittany eating an apple in the banner photo. Maybe it was a sign that she was destined to help bring lots of gifts to the organization?
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2022-2023 Program Announcements
by Lisa Rocklin
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As fall approaches, I want to let you know how decisions were made regarding the delivery method for programs that start this month.
Many of you took time to respond to a fall programming survey in mid-June. Over 115 people completed the survey, which asked about preferences for attending writing circles; gauged comfort level with vaccination and mask policies; and requested a wish list for potential programming. Great ideas were shared, some of which have already been implemented for fall.
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Women Writing for (a) Change Welcomes Crystal Wilkinson |
Join us as we welcome Kentucky Poet Laureate Women Writing for (a) Change's
Annual Author Series!
An Evening with Author Crystal Wilkinson
Fri, Sep 23, 7:30-9:30pm ET (Hybrid)
Free Reading, Discussion & Book Signing | Open to All Genders 16+
Crystal Wilkinson will read from and discuss Perfect Black, a memoir in verse, in which she explores rural black girlhood, religion, sexual abuse, and growing up in Southern Appalachia.
Mining Memories: A Multiple Genre Workshop on Ancestry
Sat, Sep 24, 10am-1pm (In-Person)
Two Tuition Levels: $50 and $25
This is a workshop for all skill levels and writers of poetry, fiction or nonfiction. We will generate new material by mining the memories of our lives. Each participant will leave the workshop with the impression of a new essay, poem, or short story--one that is deeply felt--ready to be crafted.
These programs are made possible by a grant from The Harris Family Fund.
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October 15th A Virtual Event
October 9th In-Person Silent
Auction Kick-Off
Wine, Words & You on October 15th has something for everyone! In addition to readers from the WWf(a)C community, there are games, information on the selected event wines, and online silent auction shopping!
Ticket options for the virtual evening include wine packages to pick up, or Patron and Sponsor level tickets with wine basket delivery in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Come Together in-person on October 9th for the Silent Auction Kick-off! This will be a casual time to get together with others in the community, masked, to check out the auction items. Bidding will be open, and remain open until 9:45pm October 15th. No ticket required for this pre-event.
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Don't Get the "Wait List" Blues! |
Our Fall Term Core Classes are filling up fast -- enroll now to secure your spot.
10- and 14-Week Options
Weekdays and Saturday
Mornings and Evenings
All classes are Virtual
Tuition is $309 for 10-Week Classes
$445 for 14-Week Classes
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Fall Series Offers Two Enrollment Options
Choose between a Virtual or an
In-Person class this fall!
8-Week Virtual meets Tuesdays,
Sep 27 - Nov 15, 7-9:30pm
6-Week In-Person meets Saturdays,
Oct 8 - Nov 12, 2-4:30pm
Hannah Simon Goldman and Amy Thomas will facilitate as we continue to explore our own writing within the broader context of queer literature.
Sliding Scale Tuition $199, $149, $99
Open to All Genders 18+
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Our 6-Class Series Offers Motivation and Support
The most rewarding aspect of writing longer projects is the sense of belonging to a community. The Fall Craft Circles will provide that community, along with some real talk about commitment, discipline, and finishing. This is a circle of support rather than a class on specific craft elements such as character.
Thursdays, 6:30-9pm ET (Virtual)
Oct 6 & 20, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1 & 15
Tuition $170
Facilitated by Karen Novak
Open to Women and
Nonbinary Writers 16+
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View the Fotofocus Exhibit at the Lloyd Library and Museum and Define Your Record
Join WWf(a)C facilitator Annette Januzzi Wick and the Lloyd Library staff to view the Lloyd's Fotofocus exhibit "Vision of Nature Across Time and Place."
Peruse historic views of faraway lands and lush natural images captured in Ohio. Then, participate in a writing circle with facilitator-led prompts to guide you to define your record through the written word.
Saturday, Oct 22, 10am-1pm
In-Person at the Lloyd Library and Museum, 900 Plum Street, Cincinnati
Tuition $35, Open to All Genders 16+
(Water and light snacks will be provided)
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Explore the Effects of Trauma Experienced by a Family System in this Four-Part Series
"If trauma can be passed down through generations, then so can healing."
~Author Unknown
Some of us feel the effects of not only our trauma but the trauma in our families. Through writing and SoulCollage®, we will look at the ways we have each been impacted and give a creative expression to that.
Sundays, Oct 23 & 30, Nov 6 & 13
10am-1:30pm (In-Person)
Facilitated by Amy Sullivan
Open to Women and Nonbinary Adults
We offer this series as a collaboration with Rooted Compassion Counseling and Consulting.
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Image Attributions: Brittany Ballard: provided; Crystal Wilson: Anastasia Pottinger of Rogue Studios; Fall Term Core Classes: Aaron Burden via Unsplash; Let's Be Perfectly Queer: Marcus Spiske via Unsplash; Fall Craft Circles: Coroma Concept to Visual via Pixabay; Indexing Our Time and Place in Words: Provided by the Lloyd Library; Healing Generational Trauma: Jr Kopa via Unsplash |
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Upcoming Classes
The delivery method for Fall programming will vary. Please check our website for information regarding virtual and in-person programming.
September 23
September 24
begin September 7
begins September 17
begins September 25
begins October 6
October 22
begins October 23
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Support WWf(a)C
When You Shop
Thanks to all who support WWf(a)C through
the rewards programs at Kroger, Remke and Amazon Smile. If you are not already registered to support, please click the links above and help out when you shop. We appreciate it!
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Women Writing for (a) Change®
womenwriting.org
513-272-1171
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