by Rob Haney | Feb 22, 2024 | Blog, Events
A virtual workshop with author Jillian Danback-McGhan to benefit Community Building Art Works on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at 7 PM EDT. Many myths surround revision: it is tiresome, laborious, mainly involves editing, isn’t a creative act. What if writers...
by Seema Reza | Feb 5, 2024 | Art Saves Lives, Blog
Seema Reza on CBAW’s all-new essay series, curated by herself & edited by Ben Weakley. I begin writing workshops with new groups of people by saying “Writing has saved my life. It continues to save my life on a regular basis.” I say it because it’s true. I...
by Ben Weakley | Dec 27, 2023 | Blog
Thank you for making #MissionBelonging 2023 a success! SolsticeThe Earth today tilts one way, then another. And yes, though all things change,this night again will watch its fireflies,then go in to a bed with sheets,to lights, a beloved. To running water cold and hot....
by Leslie Renn | Nov 11, 2023 | Blog
“The word for love, habib, is written from rightto left, starting where we would end itand ending where we might begin.” from “A Soldier’s Arabic,” by Brian Turner Since I first encountered the poem, “A Soldier’s Arabic,” I’ve been ruminating on the lines in this...
by Rob Haney | Nov 9, 2023 | Blog, Events
Update: Watch the recorded version of our Veterans Day event, recorded on Thursday, November 9th, 2023, embedded below. Join us for a gathering featuring the voices of veterans as we honor Veterans Day. Featuring readings from Veterans, a reflection on the meaning of...