Write what needs to be said while in supportive community. Our stories are what make us human, beginning with the fearless facts of our lives.
A regular commitment keeps our writing moving forward. Experience the support of a community of writers whether you are a beginner or published author. Join us weekly to work on your project or begin something fresh each time. This is not a critique driven circle, though feedback is offered.
Writers at all levels on the spectrum of creative exploration are welcome. This group follows these Amherst Writers & Artists essentials:
Everyone has a strong, unique voice.
Everyone is born with creative genius.
Writing as an art form belongs to all people, regardless of economic class or education level.
The teaching of craft can be done without damage to a writer’s original voice or artistic self-esteem.
A writer is someone who writes.
Prompts will be offered for those wishing to utilize. Others are welcome to continue working with existing or new writing projects.
Email to register: Anifalco@proton.meSundays 11:00 EST (Spring session begins May 10)
$20/session
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Postscript - By Marie Howe
What we did to the earth, we did to our daughters
one after the other.
What we did to the trees, we did to our elders
stacked in their wheelchairs by the lunchroom door.
What we did to our daughters, we did to our sons
calling out for their mothers.
What we did to the trees, what we did to the earth,
we did to our sons, to our daughters.
What we did to the cow, to the pig, to the lamb,
we did to the earth, butchered and milked it.
Few of us knew what the bird calls meant
or what the fires were saying.
We took of earth and took and took, and the earth
seemed not to mind
until one of our daughters shouted: it was right
in front of you, right in front of your eyes
and you didn’t see.
The air turned red.
The ocean grew teeth.