Category Archives: Social Change

Bringing Children to the Page: A New Transformative Language Arts Program in Boulder, Colorado

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Callid

  Seven years ago, when I was Senior Editor for Epilepsy.com, I helped conceive a “Tell Your Story” campaign for those living with epilepsy. At the time, it seemed like a no-brainer to me, that writing could help those suffering heal. I … Continue reading →

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Thin Places: A Pilgrimage Home — Excerpt by Ann Ambrecht

Posted on February 8, 2011 by caryn

Ann Armbrecht wonderful memoir blending creative writing, narrative, pilgrimage and anthropology, Thin Places: A Pilgrimage Home, is now available in paperback. Here's an excerpt, examining women's lives in rural Nepal, particularly focusing on "…what these women's ways of living have … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Storytelling Group Launches High School Project

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Callid

As taken from their website, the storytellingorganization MassMouth,  "works to renew the timeless art of storytelling in Massachusetts. We build audience while bringing stories to non traditional venues, from apple orchards to urban street corners, to story slams. We engage … Continue reading →

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Scott Youman’s Energetic Man: TLA Blogs of Wild Wonder

Posted on January 9, 2011 by caryn

Scott Youmans' new blog, This Energetic Man, is a marvel of a website when it comes to great writing prompts, inspiration, vision and replenishment. As Youmans describes his site, "This Energetic Man is a space on the Interweb to share … Continue reading →

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All Roads Lead Home: The Power of Words Conference 2010

Posted on October 19, 2010 by caryn

For the last six days, I've been immersed in the Power of Words, both lower case (as in how powerful our words can be when it comes to changing the world and our lives) and upper case, as in the … Continue reading →

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