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 are excited to introduce Another Way: A Creative Writing + Storytelling Project!
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YOU'RE INVITED TO . . .
Pretend it’s 2040, 2075, etc. and 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?
-Is child and elder care being reimagined? Are they somehow combined?
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Let your imagination run wild or let intense 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. Submission deadline-11/2.
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Want help getting started? Join our free virtual writing workshop on Saturday, October 18th from 10:00-11:30 on Zoom, sponsored by the West Tisbury Library. Register by emailing wt_mail@clamsnet.org.
"Another Way" Live Events: We are hosting two sharing events--one on Martha’s Vineyard featuring Jazz Pianist Jeremy Berlin (11/18 7:30-9 PATHWAYS ARTS Chilmark Tavern, hybrid/zoom option) 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
“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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