Greetings Writers!
BJ Hollars
Inspired by the warmth of this holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild. Thanks to you, the CVWG is now wrapping up its most active season to date. This fall, we’ve hosted three standing-room-only Craft Talks, featuring: literary agent Erik Hane, National Novel Writing Month municipal liaison Aimee Johnson, and a lyrics writing symposium (complete with live music!) hosted by Max Garland and featuring Jerrika Mighelle, Evans Middlesworth and Billy Krause. We’ve also produced a live, radio drama version of the 1938 classic War of the Worlds (subsequently aired on BluGold Radio!), as well as organized countless write-ins throughout the city. In addition, we’re currently hard at work on two new major initiatives: a literary magazine for the Chippewa Valley, as well as additional radio drama opportunities for local writers. It’s been a whirlwind, to be sure, but what a glorious whirlwind it’s been!
I wanted to cordially invite you to our final event of the fall season: “Joy to the Word: A Holiday-Themed Open Read” which will take place at The Local Store on Saturday, December 10 at 3:00p.m. Please join us for cookies, cocoa, and the chance to share your favorite original holiday-themed work, or even work written by another. (To ensure that all can read, please keep your piece to five minutes or less!)
In more exciting news, the Guild is currently putting the finishing touches on next year’s summer residency schedule at Cirenaica. Trust me—it’s quite a lineup. We’ll announce the schedule at the start of the new year, but for loyal contributors who make a donation of any size between now and December 17, you’ll receive a pre-announcement email a few days in advance. It’s just our way of saying thanks to all of you who give so generously so that our events can remain free and open to the public.
Our philanthropy philosophy is pretty simple here at the Guild: when it comes to giving, participation is our goal. If we all give a little, no one needs to give a lot. And that’s all we’d ever ask for: a little. Consider becoming a 5.00/month sustaining member and take pride in knowing that you have personally sponsored a Craft Talk to be enjoyed by all. Or make a one-time donation and have the satisfaction of knowing that you have contributed meaningfully to our high-impact programming. Though you’re surely being inundated with many worthy causes asking for your end-of-the-year, tax-deductible gifts, please take a moment to consider the Guild. Your Guild. And let us grow it together.
To make your gift, please go to www.eauclairearts.com/donate. Scroll to the bottom of the page and direct your gift either to the Chippewa Valley Writers Guild's Annual Membership or Sustaining Membership campaign.
Be inspired. And thank YOU for inspiring us.
Yours,
B.J. Hollars
Director, Chippewa Valley Writers Guild