November 2020 Newsletter

Women Writing for (a) Change - Cincinnati - November 2020 Newsletter

FREE Community Listening Circles to Address Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity

November 9, 11 & 14

Women Writing for (a) Change invites community members--from within and beyond our organization--to participate in one of our upcoming Listening Circles for the specific purpose of deeper organizational work toward diversity, inclusivity, and equity within the WWf(a)C community.

Call for Submissions

Our ninth annual VDAY will be a virtual, one-night-only event on Saturday, February 20th.

We are soliciting original non-fiction essays, poems, and humor, reflecting the lived experience of the author, from writers of all genders. Anonymous submission of sensitive material is encouraged. Deadline for submissions: December 15th.

Complete guidelines and info here.

Wine, Words & You Nets $7,200

Gratitude to all who created and attended Wine, Words & You in its new pandemic-friendly virtual format! Approximately 75 people participated, with nearly 60 households signed in to the event.

"The energy of a loving, safe, fun, tender container lifted me up significantly." Numerous positive comments affirmed attendee appreciation for the readers...

Classes Continue Virtually

With November here and winter enrollment beginning soon, it’s necessary to assess what’s best for the continued health and safety of our writing community as it relates to COVID-19.

The State of Ohio’s current recommendations remain the same as they pertain to Women Writing for (a) Change: gatherings of ten people or less for extended periods of time; wearing masks when spending time with people beyond your personal household; and physical distancing of at least six feet when indoors. Read more...

"Come As You Can"

Fall Youth Circles

Enroll in the classes that fit your schedule! Four remaining Sundays, 1:30-3:00 pm ET: November 8, 22 and December 6, 20. Scholarships available!

Grades 4-6 and 7-9 are open to All Genders and Grades 10-12 is open to Young Women and TGNC Youth.

DETAILS & REGISTER

Enroll Now in our Winter

Term Core Classes!

Warm up your winter by writing in community. We've got 10-Week and 14-Week offerings, beginning January 5th. And, NEW THIS TERM - 10-Week Saturday AM Class!

Plus, FREE Samplers in December and January. Spark the writer in you!

#GivingTuesday returns on December 1^st. Your generosity to WWf(a)C that day will support writing circle scholarships and outreach programs. Read more

IRA Rollover Gifts

Are you at least 70 1/2 and need to take a Required Minimum distribution each year from your IRA account? Do you love and want to support Women Writing for (a) Change? Read more