Writers' Block Party: Resistance!

What do we want? Writing for activists! When do we want it? Now! Writers’ block can stem from feelings of overwhelm and disempowerment in times of upheaval, but social change begins with how we wield our words. On Sat, Oct 18 join LitArts RI for a special edition Writers Block Party, designed to inspire us to engage with the issues that matter most as citizen writers.

Explore the connection between writing and activism through hour-long micro workshops on op-eds, oral and written testimony, flash and hybrid forms, and protest signage. Between sessions, take time to network and brainstorm, write postcards to elected officials, enjoy a potluck lunch, and participate in a closing community discussion on next steps and submissions.

Opt for one workshop, or take four workshops for a discount. All tickets include admission to the day’s opening and closing discussions, participation in the potluck lunch, and time to write in the LitArts RI Creative Workspace between workshops.

Community Access Lottery

LitArts RI offers a lottery for free admission to those who could not otherwise afford to attend. The lottery closes 2 weeks before each workshop, at which time entrants will be notified if they are a recipient of one of the free seats.

Safe and Brave Space Policy

Writing workshops can be vulnerable spaces. As a literary arts organization, LitArts RI is committed to providing a safe, brave, inclusive and accessible space to all participants, regardless of race, ethnicity, class, citizenship status, age, size, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Be sensitive, be supportive, be respectful and engage with care. Discriminatory, hateful, and threatening content will not be tolerated; we ask that you bring any concerns to our attention immediately.

Accessibility

LitArts RI is wheelchair accessible. The organization is actively committed to cultivating a community that values and reflects diversity, equity and inclusivity and to providing programming that is accessible to all attendees. Please let us know about any accommodations we can make to allow you to participate fully in this event.

Health Safety Guideline

If you have tested positive for Covid-19 within a few days of attending an event at LitArts RI, please contact Staff so we can let others know of possible exposure. We ask that you wait 14 days or until testing negative to return to the Center.

This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, through an appropriation by the Rhode Island General Assembly and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, by a Project Fund grant from Providence Art, Culture and Tourism, and by the Awesome Foundation.