September News

 

🎉Happy Birthday Women Writing 🎉


Thanks to our dynamic founder, Mary Pierce Brosmer, September 5th marks 35 years of empowering people through writing & reflection.


Over the past 35 years, Women Writing has grown into a community that has reached far and wide-- creating life long friendships and inspiring thousands of writers to discover and share their bravest voice.

 

Celebrating Women Writing Bloomington!

We’re thrilled to celebrate our Women Writing Bloomington affiliate, recipient of the 2026 Literary Champion Award from the Indiana Authors Awards of Indiana Humanities!


This award recognizes the meaningful work Women Writing Bloomington is doing to create space for voices, stories, connection, and creative expression in their community. We’re so proud to have them as part of the Women Writing family.

Watch the video below to learn more about Women Writing Bloomington and the impact of their work!

 
 

✨Bounty of Words is Just Around the Corner!✨

There’s still time to join us for Bounty of Words—but ticket sales close this Friday, September 4!

On September 18, we’ll gather to celebrate the women, writers, readers, facilitators, supporters, and stories that make Women Writing for (a) Change so special.


The evening will include dinner, community, readers representing different parts of the Women Writing experience, exciting auction and raffle items, and inspiration from keynote speaker Jackie Congedo, CEO of the Holocaust & Humanity Center.

More than a fundraiser, Bounty of Words is a chance to come together and celebrate the community we’ve built—and the stories that connect us. Whether you’re a longtime member of Women Writing or someone who simply believes in the power of story, we hope you’ll join us.


Your presence is a gift. Get your tickets before sales close this Friday!

 

✨Fall Class Registration is Open✨


Explore classes in poetry, publication, SoulCollage®, grief, elements of story and more.


Whether you're returning to the page or joining us for the first time, there's a place for you.

 

✨ What's New This Fall✨

9/12

Virtual

1:00pm-4:00pm


Poetry doesn't have to be long, complicated, or intimidating. Sometimes a few carefully chosen words can hold an entire story.

9/12-10/10

In Person

10:30am-12:30pm


Explore and name why we writers resist and fear sending work out for potential publication.


9/24-11/5

In Person

6:30pm-9:00pm


Through writing prompts, poetry and readings explore your grief-- where it comes from and how you might hold and make meaning of its contradiction.

11/7

In Person

10:00am-1:00pm


Explore the connection between your nervous system, mental health, and writing through reflective prompts and mind-body practices.

 



September

Poetry

Prompt

 

October 13: Open Mic Night

Join us for "Haunted & Healing", at our upcoming Open Mic Night, on October 13 from 6:30–8:00pm.


Women Writing for (a) Change

6906 Plainfield Road

Cincinnati, OH 45236


Signups begin at 6:30pm!



Bring a piece of your writing to share or simply come to be inspired by the voices in our community.


All genres and experience levels welcome!

 

✨Interested in Joining the WWfaC Board?✨

Do you want to help youth and adults find their voice and express themselves through writing?


Women Writing for (a) Change is seeking passionate new board members to help further our mission and support the future of our work.


Interested in learning more? Reach out to diana.r.wallace@outlook.com.

✨Writing Happenings✨

 

Local to Cincinnati

Calling all playwrights!


CincyLab Theatre is now accepting submissions for its 2027 New Works Festival through November 30, 2026. Writers can submit original, unpublished plays for consideration as staged readings or fully staged workshop productions.

Beyond Cincinnati

Listen to Poetry Unbound


Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama.

 


Women Writing for a Change is a non-profit organization.

Any donations support creating a brave space to find your voice, listen to other writers, and experience community.

 
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