This virtual workshop centers understanding the uniqueness of our different dialects, vocabularies and experiences to write works that are multi-textured and against easy consumption. It will include activities translating songs and other texts to play with language. This workshop is for all writers including monolingual, bilingual and multilingual, and offers a space for anyone who has been feeling stuck in their writing to find movement and play.
José Olivarez is the son of Mexican immigrants, and the author of two collections of poems, including, most recently, Promises of Gold—which was long listed for the 2023 National Book Awards.
**Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early!** Zoom details will be sent to registrants.
Join for either live or recording-only participation in this workshop.
About The Word | A Storytelling Sanctuary
The Word | A Storytelling Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2016 to support literary creatives identifying from marginalized communities across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and emotional and physical disabilities. The Word is community-led, with a 100% BIPOC-identifying board and staff, with intersectional identities in LQBTQ+ and disabled communities. The Word challenges the practices that perpetuate bias that are reliant on outdated stereotypes to determine who writes, publishes, and reviews literature. The Word does this by providing concrete tools and knowledge; building intentional community; increasing visibility; amplifying equity conversations; and advocating for systemic change within the industry. For more information visit https://www.thewordfordiversity.org/ and follow us on Instagram/Twitter @wordisdiversity.
Our mission is storytelling for collective abundance. We center authentic storytelling for BIPOC, LGBTQIAP2S+, neurodiverse, and disabled communities; support and connect writers, publishers, booksellers, and readers; explore and build collective models for the literary ecosystem; and hold safe space in community. Our main programs include the Editor-Writer Mentorship, [margins.] Literary Conference + Book Festival, and #MarginsBookselling, including the BIPOC Bookseller Award. We always have new events and programming to share, so we hope you’ll check out thewordfordiversity.org to stay up-to-date and connected.