North West Literary Arts May News
In this month's newsletter, we're talking about last month's Stories at the Storey, upcoming events (you're all invited), and breaking through writers' block. Here is this month's newsletter: North West Literary Arts Newsletter May 2018 Dates to remember: May 29th: we are hosting an evening with Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi and…
April’s Stories at the Storey: True or False in Pictures
This month saw the routine of the popular true or false night. Writers shared pieces through poetry and stories; through fiction, creative nonfiction, and blends of both. As always, we were touched by the pieces shared and the trust placed in us. We welcomed new writers to the stage as…
Stories at the Storey Call for True Stories: Firsts
Kisses, jobs, loves, speeding tickets; they say you never forget your first.This month's Stories at The Storey theme is "firsts" (loosely interpreted). Want to share your true story loosely exploring the theme "firsts"? Email, message, tweet us to sign up for your 5-minute slot. Not sure you're ready to read…
Call for Collaborations, Upcoming Events and More: North West Literary Arts March News
What's new at North West Literary Arts? In this edition we have a call for collaborators: We're interested in hearing from creatives, organizations, institutions, companies, agencies and sites to explore ways we can work together and build communities through story. We have also included information about upcoming events including Stories…
Creating with North West Literary Arts
Naomi Kruger and Yvonne Battle-Felton are writers, educators, workshop leaders, trainers, mentors and creative producers. Between the two of us, we have taught in Higher Education, delivered community workshops, developed a radio show, developed a performance platform, interviewed professionals, created events, managed funding, chaired and presented events, managed events, edited,…
Good with Money and with Words? Board Member Opening (Volunteer Opportunity)
North West Literary Arts c.i.c. is looking for a dynamic board member to join us. If you (or someone you know) have experience in writing and managing art funding applications; accounting skills; and experience working with literary events, projects, and/or organizations, we’d love to chat about ways to grow our…
North West Literary Arts Newsletter
In this month's edition of North West Literary Arts news letter, we share insights into February's theme for Stories at the Storey. We also discuss upcoming projects and opportunities to collaborate and share our call for an unpaid board member to join us. These are exciting times and we want…
Call for True Stories: January Stories at The Storey
It can warm, guide, and move us; propel, protect, reveal: This month’s theme is “light” (loosely interpreted). Join us as we share true stories of light: walking with or in it, the pursuit of, the search for, the loss of, and everything in between. We are looking for writers, storytellers,…
Stories at the Storey Uploaded
As much as I love writing true stories each month, I enjoy hearing them. To get the stories rolling for our podcast, I recorded my story from October's Stories at the Storey. In the piece I explored what might have happened if I hadn't moved my family to the UK.…
Introducing Back Story, Stories at the Storey
We are launching Back Story, a podcast where writers share insights into their writing practice. Each month we will record a writer reading their true story loosely exploring the month's theme. The reading will be followed by a conversation led by Naomi and Yvonne where we chat about the writer's…