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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
¿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 […]
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 […]
Podcast Support Group is a welcoming space for existing podcasters to share their projects, get feedback, and brainstorm ideas. Each attendee will have the chance to present a piece of audio or element of their show to the group. With direct feedback from the instructor and peer discussion, you will walk away with more confidence […]
In support of local writers taking the National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) challenge, What Cheer Writers Club is hosting a kick-off Novel Writers Happy Hour for NaNoWriMo writers to meet fellow novelists and prepare for the month ahead.
Join What Cheer Writers Club and blackearth collective + lab for a Poetry, Healing & Activism Experience on Sat, Sept 17 at 1:30pm. Led by poets Justice Ameer Gaines and Kou Tukala Nyan, this workshop will include readings and discussion around healing, advocacy, and art with an invitation to create and share poetry collectively or […]
How can stories from the past inspire today’s activist storytelling? Join What Cheer Writers Club for Inside the Archives: The Art of Then online Wed, Sept 28 at 7pm to learn how to access sources of inspiration in Rhode Island’s collections. Archivists from Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island State […]
