Important information about Wednesday Night Writing Workshop
Dear Wednesday Night Writing Workshop Members-
As of Wednesday, January 11th, the Wednesday night writing workshop will be back up and running! Instead of meeting every week, we will be on an every other week scheduled for the time being. So future dates are: Wednesday, January 11th and 25th, Wednesday February 8th and 22nd. I am very much looking forward to seeing all of you again, and sharing the evening with you and your stories!
Please read through this letter carefully, as it contains important information about some new parameters and guidelines.
1) Because I am still very much recovering and regaining my strength, I am asking that you arrive NO SOONER THAN 5:45. There are a number of comfortable coffee shops in Davis Square if you need to arrive in the area earlier than this. There is also the Somerville Public Library, on College Ave., which is open until 6pm, and offers free wifi.
2) For the same reason, I am asking that we all make a conscientious effort to depart in a timely fashion, at the end of the night. I have been going to bed around 8pm, these past several months, and am certain to be exhausted (but happily so!) by the time the last person has read. I know that we all look forward to the chance to socialize, and will allow for a longer break, so that we have that time and no one needs to see me turn into a pumpkin.
3) As part of these new beginning and ending guidelines, Zander will be serving as usher. He will be letting folks in, up until we start to write, and he will be gently and charmingly encouraging you to pack up your things and be ready to go.
4) As WHWN moves into the new year, we are looking at how best to create a truly sustainable LGBTI literary community. As part of this, we are asking workshop members to make a $25 donation for each night they attend. As always, this is a suggested donation. We are asking all of you to take a new look at your ability to donate to the ongoing services of WHWN, and to contribute more if you can. We are fortunate to now have a fully funded year scholarship for one member. Let me know if you would like to help fund more such scholarships, as well. Cash or checks, please. Checks made out to Toni Amato.
As always, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
5) For the foreseeable future, I will be offering the usual vegan soup or stew, as well as the usual beverages and popcorn. But, until I am stronger, I will not be baking. If you would like to bring along snacks and treats of your own or to share, please do feel free to do so.
6) Until further notice, the Wednesday Night Workshop will not be open to new members.
See you all soon!
Toni
As of Wednesday, January 11th, the Wednesday night writing workshop will be back up and running! Instead of meeting every week, we will be on an every other week scheduled for the time being. So future dates are: Wednesday, January 11th and 25th, Wednesday February 8th and 22nd. I am very much looking forward to seeing all of you again, and sharing the evening with you and your stories!
Please read through this letter carefully, as it contains important information about some new parameters and guidelines.
1) Because I am still very much recovering and regaining my strength, I am asking that you arrive NO SOONER THAN 5:45. There are a number of comfortable coffee shops in Davis Square if you need to arrive in the area earlier than this. There is also the Somerville Public Library, on College Ave., which is open until 6pm, and offers free wifi.
2) For the same reason, I am asking that we all make a conscientious effort to depart in a timely fashion, at the end of the night. I have been going to bed around 8pm, these past several months, and am certain to be exhausted (but happily so!) by the time the last person has read. I know that we all look forward to the chance to socialize, and will allow for a longer break, so that we have that time and no one needs to see me turn into a pumpkin.
3) As part of these new beginning and ending guidelines, Zander will be serving as usher. He will be letting folks in, up until we start to write, and he will be gently and charmingly encouraging you to pack up your things and be ready to go.
4) As WHWN moves into the new year, we are looking at how best to create a truly sustainable LGBTI literary community. As part of this, we are asking workshop members to make a $25 donation for each night they attend. As always, this is a suggested donation. We are asking all of you to take a new look at your ability to donate to the ongoing services of WHWN, and to contribute more if you can. We are fortunate to now have a fully funded year scholarship for one member. Let me know if you would like to help fund more such scholarships, as well. Cash or checks, please. Checks made out to Toni Amato.
As always, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
5) For the foreseeable future, I will be offering the usual vegan soup or stew, as well as the usual beverages and popcorn. But, until I am stronger, I will not be baking. If you would like to bring along snacks and treats of your own or to share, please do feel free to do so.
6) Until further notice, the Wednesday Night Workshop will not be open to new members.
See you all soon!
Toni