Who We Are
Women Writing for (a) Change® Bloomington is part of a national network of writing schools that provide opportunities for individuals to craft more conscious lives through the art of writing and the practices of community.
In our programs, the individual voice is nurtured, developed, and celebrated. We create unique learning environments to make this possible.
Writers in our creative writing circles find a welcoming, safe community for self-expression, discovery, and meaningful connection. Programs include workshops, retreats, and thematic or genre-specific circles, offered year-round.
The Writing for a Change Foundation of Bloomington is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization DBA Women Writing for (a) Change® Bloomington.
Gratitude to our funders and community supporters!
WWf(a)C activities are made possible in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, and our regional partner, the Brown County Community Foundation.
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Please reach out if you’d like to collaborate on something creative and wonderful: contact@womenwritingbloomington.org!
WWf(a)C in the news!
Room for all: Women Writing for (a) Change provides structure, empowerment
Check out this story on heraldtimesonline.com!
Upcoming Classes and Workshops
SoulCollage – Saturdays: Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 14; 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
All Gender Writing Circle at Juniper Art Gallery
October 27, 4-5:30pm
Virtual Open Writing Studio: Fall Series 2
Friday mornings, November 8 and 22, December 6 and 20; 10:30 a.m. to noon
Girls Write!
A collaboration with Girls Coalition, this is a free program for 8-18 year-old youth.
There are five more sessions – pick and choose or attend them all!
November 10, December 8, January12, February 9, March 23 from 1:30-3:30pm. Register at: girlscoalitionindiana.org
Iona, Scotland Retreat – New spots open!!
“Writing on the Edge: An Elemental Journey” –
Monday, May 12–Friday May 16, 2025 – A few spots left!
GIFT CARDS are available in various increments. Give the gift of writing in community!
DETAILS FOR ALL CIRCLES ARE ALSO ON OUR REGISTRATION PAGES
Upcoming Special Events
A Harvest of Voices
20th Anniversary celebration
featuring Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis Crisler
and author Angela Jackson Brown!
Sunday, October 20 at 4:00pm
Unitarian Universalist Church, Bloomington
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Where to Find Us
Our mailing address is:
PO Box 6657, Bloomington, IN 47407
Outreach
Our outreach initiatives and community partnerships respond to the needs of specific groups who recognize the healing and community-building benefits of a safely held writing circle.
Our Community
Our mission is to create safe and inspiring learning opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue the art of writing as a tool for growth and change.
Youth Programs
The YWWf(a)C mission is to foster healthy writing communities where words of girls, teens, and young women from all walks of life are nurtured, developed, and celebrated.
Caring for our Community:
Our Covid Policy
As Covid-19 continues to be part of our lives, our sincere desire is to protect and care for each other and our wider community.
For in-person classes and events:
–Masking is optional and welcome.
–Vaccination is encouraged; proof of vaccination is NOT required.
–If you have respiratory symptoms, please wear a mask to class (we have masks at New Wings).
–If you test positive for Covid, please stay home.
–You can view current CDC guidelines on how long to mask or quarantine (after exposure or positive test) here.
Facilitators will send these and other details to participants with your welcome materials in the weeks before your first class.
Also remember that we offer both in-person and virtual writing circles. When choosing whether to register for in-person circles, please consider:
–your own safety tolerances,
–your vaccination status,
–your exposure/transmission risk, and
–your willingness to abide by our current policies.
Please direct questions to contact@
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Iona, Scotland Retreat, Spring 2025
$275.00 – $1,100.00
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Gift Card
$10.00 – $420.00
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Equinox Circle, Fall 2024
$35.00