Young Women Writing for (a) Change®
Our Mission is to foster healthy writing communities where words of girls and young women from all walks of life are nurtured, developed, and celebrated.
YWW in the Media! Reporter Rachel Lyon from WFIU public radio recently visited the Schoolhouse during summer camp, spoke with some of the girls and faculty, and attended the final read-around. More >>
Video: Long-time YWW writers Anna Raphael and Olivia Evans demonstrate and reflect on their experience in the writing circles in this self-produced video.
• enhance self-esteem
• build skills in creative self-expression
• learn to receive and give honest support
• cultivate deep listening skills
• develop practices for building and keeping community
• seek and recognize role models who inspire creative life choices
• enjoy and appreciate their writing process
• discover their unique voice
We live in a world where there are many messages and situations in which girls and young women are devalued. In order to cope or fit in, they may shut out their inner wisdom and disconnect from true self. We offer a counterpoint to that experience.
Young Women Writing For (a) Change is a place where each individual is held within a community of practice through writing, sharing, and presence. Ours is a unique process where clear boundaries allow opportunity for self exploration and expression in a safe and supportive environment.
Class Description
A typical class will include 6 to 15 students, and we maintain a 1:5 ratio of facilitators to participants. Classes are led by certified facilitators who hold space for:
• A supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Respectful and helpful feedback on writing in large and small groups.
• Engaging writing exercises
• Fun, integrated craft activities
WINTER/SPRING 2012 CLASSES
Sundays, February 12 - March 25 (Skip 3/11 for Spring Break) 1:00-4:00 PM
*NOTE! AS OF 1/23/12 THIS CLASS HAS FILLED TO CAPACITY. REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DATE WILL GO ON A WAIT LIST. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED 3 DAYS PRIOR TO CLASS START UP OF CANCELLATIONS WHICH MIGHT ALLOW FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION THIS WINTER.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All classes require registration in advance due to space limitations; a nonrefundable deposit of $50 is required to secure your space. Classes fill on a first-come-first served basis. You will be contacted about the status of your registration within a week after it is received. Balances will be due on the first day of class unless we have discussed scholarship or payment plans in advance.
Partial scholarships and payment plans are available for many of our programs. Please ask. It is our intent that no girl be turned away due to financial constraints.
Please register online and mail your $50 deposit to:
Women Writing for (a) Change
PO Box 6657
Bloomington IN 47407
Registration questions: E-mail Rebekah
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"So many gifts! I can't possibly write them all down. Here are a few: New friends, new people, dream notes, WRITING!, read-around. Thanks."