Art Credit: Big Wind Along the River by Fae Kontje Gibbs
ANOTHER WAY:
A Creative Writing
+ Storytelling Project
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“If you want to change the world, change the metaphor. Change the story.” — Joseph Campbell
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Dear Writers,
Isn't it time to get a little dreamy?
Turn off the newsfeed and pick up a pencil?
Envision something--big or small--that could make a difference in our world?
A favorite colleague, Sarah Carey, and I invite you to Another Way: A Creative Writing + Storytelling Project!
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PRETEND it’s 2040, 2075, etc.
Consider: how are we ideally caring for the earth and/or each other?
-Are we redesigning towns – adding features like more sidewalks, bike paths and public transit?
-Or squelching consumerism and embracing conservation, with a return to carpentry or sewing? Or a swapping of chain stores for general stores?
-Are child and elder care reimagined, maybe integrated? * * *
Let your imagination run wild or let practicality be your guide. Be artful, be simple. It’s all welcome.
Create a snapshot of the future you want – be it in a short story, letter, prayer, song, essay, or other form. See submission guidelines.
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"Another Way" Live Events: We are hosting another sharing event on Martha’s Vineyard (February 12 5:30 @ Bunch of Grapes Bookstore w/ light refreshments) and one in New York City (details TBA).
Comments welcomed at projectanotherway@gmail.com.
For inspiration, try this podcast episode--How What We Watch Changes Our World with Dr. Ayana Johnson & Carri Twig.
Brought to you in partnership with Vineyard Conservation Society
Stumped? Check out some readings from the Nov. 18th open mic at Pathways ARTS.
“Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic."
Albus Dumbledore (J.K. Rowling)
There's always another way.
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