Facilitated by Gemini Ink volunteers Dario Beniquez & John McLennon.

This free peer-driven workshop, held the last Monday of every month, is open to all writers.

Voice is an uncontested necessity for the liberation of individuals and communities. But how do we reflect and write about difficulties when we may be holding crippling silence? And when we are silenced, what power can be found in choosing to be silent? There is a need for reflection, perseverance and persistence during times of #metoo, Black Lives Matter, and immigration. Participants will generate work and review literature while reconsidering unique ways to find voice.

Before a writer can write effective long-form nonfiction essays and books, she must first master the essay itself. Working in short essay forms allows more opportunity for a writer to practice. A series of in-class writing assignments will start you on this path. You’ll come away from the workshop with drafts of three different short essays, a tool bag of ideas for future work, and some suggestions for submitting your work for publication. Cost: $115 Gemini Ink Member; $145 Non-Member…

This collective’s mission is to encourage the art of writing in a workshop environment where participants offer honest, positive and constructive feedback. Geared to all active duty military, veterans, and immediate family members, the group is open to writers of all levels working in all genres.