Release Party, Anthology: And Justice for All (Vol. V)

Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonvilleis a growing community for Jacksonville writers. We focus primarily on women, but not exclusively. We strive to reach a diverse audience and to make our programs accessible to all, including all cultural groups, genders, and communities.

Women Writing for (a) Change, Jacksonville

Get ready to dive into the powerful and captivating stories of women as we celebrate the release of AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!

PART OF THE <a href="https://www.jaxbyjax.com" title="https://www.jaxbyjax.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">JAXBYJAX LITERARY ARTS FESTIVAL</a>Our stunning 2023 Anthology, (a) river rising: AND JUSTICE FOR ALL, Vol. V, will be ready for pick up during The JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival at the FSCJ Kent Campus on Saturday, Dec. 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Let’s get together to celebrate!Congratulations to all the writers and artists whose work is featured in this beautiful book. We are honored to showcase more than 80 Jacksonville-based artists and writers in this fabulous collection. INSTRUCTIONS<ul><li>Park in the main lot at the front of the FSCJ Kent Campus on Rooselvelt Blvd.</li><li>Starting at 11 a.m., pick up the book in Building G, the Student Center and Kent Cafe. Also available for purchase are our custom journals created for this event and a WWFAC T-shirt. <a href="https://square.link/u/DlWNExSR" title="https://square.link/u/DlWNExSR" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PREORDER HERE FOR A SPECIAL DISCOUNT</a>. We are highly encouraging pre-orders to ease with checkout.</li></ul>SATURDAY SCHEDULE11:00 a.m.: Arrival and Book Pickup Student Center, Bldg. G11:30 a.m.: Welcome and Introduction by Jennifer Wolfe, Editor Chiqui Chua, and our cover artist (TBA!)12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Community Read Around, giving artists and writers a chance to share their work in small groups. Every contributor will have a chance to either read their work out loud, discuss their art, or read and appreciate someone else’s words to share how it moved them.1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Author Q&amp;A and Panel Discussion, Class Auditorium, Bldg. E, Room 104. After the release party, head over to the Class Auditorium to hear three panels of artists and writers discuss their works and the stories behind them. We will take a deeper dive to see how our personal stories intersect with the major themes of the book: Justice for women, children, and marginalized groups (including the Earth!)3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Festival Readers: After the panel, please enjoy all the other writers featured at The JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival.6:00 Mayor Donna Deegan will be speaking, followed by book signings and refreshments in the lobby. You can also ask her to sign our book!SUNDAY WORKSHOP AND WRITING CIRCLE<ul><li>This year we’re also adding a free workshop on Sunday from 12-3 p.m. in Building B, Room 209, across from the Student Center. See <a href="https://www.jaxbyjax.com" title="https://www.jaxbyjax.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival</a> schedule for other workshops, too.</li></ul>Our workshop will be in two parts:<ul><li>Part I: How to prepare your work for publication 12-1:30</li><li>Part II: Writing circle about the anthology content, from 1:30-3.</li></ul>Every year we work very closely with writers and atists as they craft their written words. Get a head start on the process and learn how to submit your best work for any publication.PRE-ORDERS AND SUPPORTERS<ul><li>As a contributor, you will receive your own copy of the anthology. But you can PREORDER additional copies, and pick them up at the same time. <a href="https://square.link/u/DlWNExSR" title="https://square.link/u/DlWNExSR" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PREORDER HERE.</a> Special pricing for all up until the day of the Release Party!* </li></ul><ul><li>Become a Golden Quill member for $100. Supporters, donate to support our organization and we will name you as a member of our Golden Quill supporter circle. You get two extra copies of the book if you donate to support our work! <a href="https://square.link/u/Jcim7uH1" title="https://square.link/u/Jcim7uH1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BECOME GOLDEN QUILL MEMBER HERE. </a></li></ul><ul><li>Please bring your family and friends to celebrate this moment with you, a culmination of your own personal work, plus many years of Women Writing for (a) Change Jax writers in community, seven years of wwfac showcasing women’s art, and five years of operating as a non-profit so we can make the power of writing accessible to everyone. </li></ul><ul><li>A major goal of this effort is to allow others to benefit from your stories, and "catch courage" to tell their own—through words or art! So please invite your friends to buy more copies of the book and pass them along to others. We have a feeling they will go quickly... </li></ul>IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT TIME and WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!* Regular price for this year’s anthology is $30 due to increased costs of printing. However, all contributors get the discounted price of $25.

Saturday Events

11:00 a.m.: Arrival and Book Pickup Student Center, Bldg. G, 11:30 a.m.: Welcome and Introduction by Jennifer Wolfe, Editor Chiqui Chua, and our cover artist (TBA!), 12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Community Read Around, giving artists and writers a chance to share their work in small groups. Every contributor will have a chance to either read their work out loud, discuss their art, or read and appreciate someone else’s words to share how it moved them.


Release Party and ReadAround

Located in Class Auditorium, Bldg. E, Room 104. After the release party, head over to the Class Auditorium to hear three panels of artists and writers discuss their works and the stories behind them. We will take a deeper dive to see how our personal stories intersect with the major themes of the book: Justice for women, children, and marginalized groups (including the Earth!)

Author Q&A and Panel Discussion 

Sunday Events

This year we’re also adding a free workshop on Sunday from 12-3 p.m. on the Kent Campus in Classroom 209, Bldg. B, Room 209, across from the Student Center. See JaxByJax Lit Fest schedule for other workshops, too. Our workshop will be in two parts: Part I: How to prepare your work for publication 12-1:30; Part II: Writing circle about the anthology content, from 1:30-3.; Every year we work very closely with writers and atists as they craft their written words. Get a head start on the process and learn how to submit your best work for any publication.

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