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Diversifying Writers: Resource Sharing for Indigenous and BIPOC Writers

Collaboration is a crucial component to cultivating and sustaining arts-centered careers and community initiatives. So what does this theory look like in practice? And how do social determinants of health (SDH) and mutual aid accessibility impact our ability to engage in creative expression and collaboration? Using contemporary program examples and an interactive activity, Rachel Werner will facilitate an engaging discussion about how to intentionally nurture our creative needs and relationships between individuals (as well as organizations) to reinvigorate, as well as fund, our professional writing goals.

These classes cover the issues and traditions of writers of color and Indigenous writers; LGBTQIA+ writers; writers with disabilities; and other writers from marginalized backgrounds. This space is intended for marginalized writers to work on their craft in a space that centers them and their work. We ask all participants to be cognizant of that core value. Anti-discrimination and US human rights laws prevent the exclusion of anyone based on their identity. If you are not a writer with a marginalized background, please be mindful of the space and energy you take up in a class intended to uplift traditionally marginalized and silenced communities. Anyone being disruptive may be asked to leave.

These classes are offered on a pay what you can basis. At checkout, students may select the "pay what you can" option and enter any amount, including $0.

Please submit this request form at least two to three weeks in advance if you have any accessibility requests for this class. This class takes place in-person, at the Loft at Open Book. Please see the Loft’s website for the most up to date information about the Loft’s COVID policies.