From counterculture movements to activist art, zines are an empowering medium where artists and writers find expression and community outside of mainstream publishing. On Sat, Nov 19 at 2:30pm, join What Cheer Writers Club and local artist Zooey Kim Conner at Binch Press / Queer.Archive.Work for a Collaborative Zine Workshop. Learn about zines as a […]
In support of local writers taking the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge, What Cheer Writers Club is offering free in-person writing sprints on Sundays in November. Join us to meet fellow writers and keep up your momentum for the month! Sun, Nov 6 10am-12pm Sat, Nov 12 1-3pm B/I/POC Creatives Write-in* * Sun, Nov […]
¿Tienes una idea para un podcast? Tal vez tengas una grabación de alguna plática que quieres editar, pero no sabes donde empezar? Quizá quieras aprender más sobre narración? La sesión de Podcasting 101 introduce los básicos -- recursos, equipo y planificación para ayudarte a lanzar tu proyecto. Tu instructor estará disponible para contestar preguntas sobre […]
You’ve spent the month of November (or WAY longer!) drafting your novel—now what? On Sat, Dec 10 from 1-3pm join local authors Annie Hartnett, Courtney Denelle and Riss Neilson in a conversation about navigating the in-between space from First Draft to Final Proofs. Learn the ins and outs of revision, how and when to query […]
Podcasting 101 introduces students to the resources, equipment, and workflow needed to launch a podcast. All are welcome, whether you are a curious podcast fan or a podcaster who wants to improve an existing project. The workshop provides an overview of the process of putting together a podcast, from ideation to recording and publishing. You'll […]
Announcing Exploring Further by Renegade Research Club. In this workshop we will go deeper into the questions, topics, and ideas related to your creative project. This workshop will help people who have a topic or project they are already exploring. We will look for specialized information, how to connect to collaborators or experts in a […]
Join What Cheer Writers Club at a free community write-in Sun, March 5 from 10am-noon. It’s a Sunday, so parking is free! This is a great chance to get some writing in at the original Writers Club before our move. Meet other local writers and find a productive quiet atmosphere to work on your creative […]
Celebrate the launch of the SOLIDARITY zine anthology, a contemporary archive of Rhode Island stories of solidarity. On Thurs, March 23 at 7pm, join online or in person to hear contributing artists present visual work and read stories, essays and poems that infuse our present moment with narratives of activism and social change. This free […]
Join What Cheer Writers Club at Under the Lindens, a community write-in at Linden Place in Bristol, RI on Sun, April 23 from 11am-4pm. Gather with fellow writers from across Rhode Island to work on your individual project in a community setting. Writers can set up at tables in the ballroom or across the expansive […]
There’s nothing like a change in environment to re-ignite inspiration. Join What Cheer Writers Club Sun, May 21 from 2-5pm for an outdoor write-in among the towering sculptures of The Steel Yard, an industrial arts nonprofit. Congregate with fellow writers, check out nearby coffee shops and restaurants and hunker down to write. When you’re ready […]
