Writing for Social Change: Using Your Personal Story to Shift the Social Narrative
The reality of our lives and work is often much more nuanced and hopeful than the nightly news would have us believe. Many of us have had experiences that run counter to the cultural assumptions and stereotypes that are increasingly being used to divide us. If we desire to address large issues of the day, we need to find ways to break down social barriers, offer realistic stories of hope, and work together to find common goals and places where our shared humanity becomes evident.
Do you have a story that others might find surprising, or that might change someone’s view of a group, region, process, or cultural norm? Have you ever had an experience that might embolden and encourage readers on a topic that is often discussed with a tone of hopelessness?
The world of self-publishing has opened the doors for many new voices to emerge and tell their stories. Writing does not have to be perfect to be powerful, and we should all feel welcome to contribute to the new narrative of the world.
In this workshop, we’ll employ a combination of shared listening time, deep exploration of our own stories, writing prompts, and other generative exercises. We will put our common and uncommon experiences into words and claim our places as full participants in the powerful work of creating the world we want.
Do you have a story that others might find surprising, or that might change someone’s view of a group, region, process, or cultural norm? Have you ever had an experience that might embolden and encourage readers on a topic that is often discussed with a tone of hopelessness?
The world of self-publishing has opened the doors for many new voices to emerge and tell their stories. Writing does not have to be perfect to be powerful, and we should all feel welcome to contribute to the new narrative of the world.
In this workshop, we’ll employ a combination of shared listening time, deep exploration of our own stories, writing prompts, and other generative exercises. We will put our common and uncommon experiences into words and claim our places as full participants in the powerful work of creating the world we want.