Veterans' Voices

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Veterans' Voices

Northeast Ohio veterans: Have a story to tell? Enjoy writing poetry? Working on a novel or memoir? Join Veterans' Voices, Literary Cleveland's FREE creative writing classes for veterans to generate new writing, complete in-class exercises, receive feedback on your work, get inspired by great readings, and bond with fellow group members. This project, led by poet and veteran Mansa L. Bey, will culminate each year in the publication of an anthology of writing that will be shared with the public. Have fun with writing. Discover your voice. Tell your story. Join Veterans' Voices. All genres and experience levels are welcome.


Fall 2023 Schedule Overview - Online Writing Workshops (Oct-Nov 2023)

8-week multigenre workshop – Mondays, Oct. 2-Nov. 27 from 6:30-8:30pm online with Christopher Johnston

No class Oct. 9-Indigenous People's Day/Columbus Day

8-week poetry workshop – Wednesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 22 from 1:00-2:30pm online with Mansa L. Bey

8-week prose workshop - Wednesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 22 from 6:30-8:00pm online with Mansa L. Bey

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE TIME AND DAY THAT WORK BEST FOR YOU.

Literary Cleveland is proud to present these free writing workshops specifically for local veterans in partnership with the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System. For more information, please contact a Whole Health Team Member at (216) 791-3800 ext. 62257 or 62394.


Celebrating Service: 2023 Veterans' Voices Anthology Launch Party & Reading - Tuesday, August 29 at 6pm


Join us Tuesday, August 29 from 6-8pm at the VA Medical Center in Cleveland for the in-person launch of Celebrating Service: 2023 Veterans' Voices Anthology. Hear readings from anthology contributors, meet the Veterans' Voices instructors, and sign up for the Fall 2023 Veterans' Voices writing workshops.

Veterans' Voices is Literary Cleveland's FREE creative writing classes for veterans to generate new writing, receive feedback on your work, get inspired by great readings, and bond with fellow group members. All genres and experience levels are welcome.

Celebrating Service: 2023 Veterans' Voices Anthology
is a written and digital celebration of the talent, hard work, and dedication of participants in the first year of the Veterans' Voices program, featuring poetry, prose, and essays on their unique experiences in all branches of the US Military.

Come out for an evening of art and comradeship and help us make this anthology a success!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!


NOTE: These free programs are only for those who have served in the United States Armed Forces or military.

This program is possible thanks to funding from the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation and a National Endowment for the Arts Creative Forces Community Engagement grant.

Veterans' Voices

Northeast Ohio veterans: Have a story to tell? Enjoy writing poetry? Working on a novel or memoir? Join Veterans' Voices, Literary Cleveland's FREE creative writing classes for veterans to generate new writing, complete in-class exercises, receive feedback on your work, get inspired by great readings, and bond with fellow group members. This project, led by poet and veteran Mansa L. Bey, will culminate each year in the publication of an anthology of writing that will be shared with the public. Have fun with writing. Discover your voice. Tell your story. Join Veterans' Voices. All genres and experience levels are welcome.


Fall 2023 Schedule Overview - Online Writing Workshops (Oct-Nov 2023)

8-week multigenre workshop – Mondays, Oct. 2-Nov. 27 from 6:30-8:30pm online with Christopher Johnston

No class Oct. 9-Indigenous People's Day/Columbus Day

8-week poetry workshop – Wednesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 22 from 1:00-2:30pm online with Mansa L. Bey

8-week prose workshop - Wednesdays, Oct. 4-Nov. 22 from 6:30-8:00pm online with Mansa L. Bey

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE TIME AND DAY THAT WORK BEST FOR YOU.

Literary Cleveland is proud to present these free writing workshops specifically for local veterans in partnership with the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System. For more information, please contact a Whole Health Team Member at (216) 791-3800 ext. 62257 or 62394.


Celebrating Service: 2023 Veterans' Voices Anthology Launch Party & Reading - Tuesday, August 29 at 6pm


Join us Tuesday, August 29 from 6-8pm at the VA Medical Center in Cleveland for the in-person launch of Celebrating Service: 2023 Veterans' Voices Anthology. Hear readings from anthology contributors, meet the Veterans' Voices instructors, and sign up for the Fall 2023 Veterans' Voices writing workshops.

Veterans' Voices is Literary Cleveland's FREE creative writing classes for veterans to generate new writing, receive feedback on your work, get inspired by great readings, and bond with fellow group members. All genres and experience levels are welcome.

Celebrating Service: 2023 Veterans' Voices Anthology
is a written and digital celebration of the talent, hard work, and dedication of participants in the first year of the Veterans' Voices program, featuring poetry, prose, and essays on their unique experiences in all branches of the US Military.

Come out for an evening of art and comradeship and help us make this anthology a success!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!


NOTE: These free programs are only for those who have served in the United States Armed Forces or military.

This program is possible thanks to funding from the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation and a National Endowment for the Arts Creative Forces Community Engagement grant.

This program takes place remotely online via Zoom

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