Start in the Middle: Writing Memoir Now with author Seema Reza (In-Person at The Gaithersburg Book Festival)

by Rob Haney | May 5, 2025

Great memoirs center not just on what happened, but how the events being shared changed the narrator’s point of view in essential ways. You don’t have to start at the beginning to do that. In fact, sometimes it’s helpful not to. In this generative workshop, author...

FAWC & CBAW Announce 2025 Summer Workshops and Scholarships for Veterans

by Rob Haney | Jan 18, 2025 | Blog

For a third year in a row, Veterans associated with CBAW can apply for the scholarships by visiting the FAWC Scholars Awards application page, available now. Registration for workshops open now. Application deadline is March 1st, 2025. The Fine Arts Work Center (FAWC)...

United Against Silence: An In-Person Poetry & Music Showcase hosted by Hari Alluri & Seema Reza

by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Aug 15, 2024

An evening of poetry & music, hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema Reza. Featuring Tarfia Faizullah, Jillian Danback-McGhan & more. Join CBAW for, a Community Showcase. An evening of poetry & performances by the CBAW Community, hosted by Hari Alluri and Seema...

Ritual with Seema Reza: CreativeMornings – An In Person Speaking Event at The REACH, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Aug 12, 2024

REGISTRATION FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT OPENS ON MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH AT 10 AM EASTERN TIME. CLICK HERE  CreativeMornings is the world’s largest face-to-face creative community — a global breakfast lecture series serving local creative communities in over 200 cities....

The Evidence of Things Not Seen with Derrick Weston Brown – Hybrid Online & In-Person Creative Writing Workshop in Partnership with Strathmore

by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Jun 7, 2024

Creative writing is a tool for knowing yourself, understanding the world, and connecting with other people. Led by author Seema Reza and accomplished guest writers—including poets, memoirists, novelists, and storytellers—these generative community workshops follow the...