A Note from the Directors' Desks
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Dear Write On Family,
The season for giving thanks is upon us, and all of us at Write On have so much to be grateful for. 2021 has been a year of growth for our blossoming organization, and with 2022 coming quickly over the horizon, there isn’t any time to waste.
What began as a dream - to establish a rich and far-reaching literary tradition in our community - is an ever-growing reality. We aren’t afraid to say we have high expectations for the year ahead, and we’re excited to tell you why.
We spent 2021 listening to all of the wonderful people who are helping us flourish!
What Conferences do our members want to attend? What Master Classes do they want to enroll in? How can the Write On team help make planning a trip to Door County headache-free? These questions highlight the driving force behind our Big Announcement coming on November 15: how we can make writing as enjoyable and accessible to our diverse community as possible.
We hope you're as excited about 2022 as we are. As always, thank you for your support. We hope you'll stop by the Writing Center and say hello.
Warmly,
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Coming Soon: Creative Conferences
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For the first time EVER, we’ll be posting all of our events for the upcoming year. First on the agenda for conferences is one of our most popular: the Young Writers Conference.
Meant for middle and high school aged students, we expect tickets to sell out quickly - what a wonderful thing it is to have so many gifted young writers in our community!
Click the link below on November 15th to secure a spot for your young writer and you'll also receive our early bird discount.
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Sponsor Literacy in Our Community
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Reading and writing are some of humankind's oldest intellectual tools - and for good reason. At Write On, Door County, we believe communicating the value of these tools to future generations is more important now than ever before.
In 2021, donations of:
- $30 supported free registrations for writing classes at our Center.
- $70 sponsored memberships to families in our community.
- $150 gave more children the opportunity to participate in our Kids WOW Summer Camp - allowing more young minds to learn the powers of writing.
- $500 provided local K-12 classrooms with regularly occurring writing programs, featuring visiting artists from around the world.
- $2500 donations brought celebrated and distinguished writers to our nationally recognized residency on Juddville Road.
Every dollar donated to our Annual Fund goes toward financing programs that directly benefit our community.
Keep an eye on your mailbox over the days to come. Before too long, you'll find a message from Write On, hand-prepared by one of our volunteers, staff, or board members. From all of us at Write On, Door County, thank you for continually supporting educational programs in our communities.
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Coming Soon: In-Person Master Classes
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When the Write On team says we want to create a rich literary tradition in our community, we mean it. Our Major Events for 2022 aren't just conferences, they're also in-person Master Classes taught by some of the most celebrated and distinguished writers in the country!
Our 2022 Master Classes cover all the bases: Fiction, Memoir, Nonfiction, and Poetry. This is your chance to get small group time and 1:1 time with artists who have mastered the craft of storytelling.
Enrollment for Master Classes is extremely limited. Click the link below on Monday, November 15th to reserve your seat in the Master Class of your choice - and to receive an early bird discount.
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Great news: One of our all-time best-sellers - our Write On, Door County hoodie - is restocked in all sizes!
Every purchase made at our store helps us fund classes for our community. As the temperature continues to drop, what better way to cozy up than in a warm Write On sweatshirt? Visit our store on our website today.
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Coming Soon: A Creative Community
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Since our last newsletter at the end of October, more than 20 new members have joined our Members Only Facebook page!
This is great news because we know how creative our members are. Books are being written as we speak, and what better way to write a great book than to connect with likeminded artists, share nuggets of writerly wisdom, and offer feedback?
This is one of the many transformative ways our Members Only Facebook page is being used.
If you are currently a member of our Write On, Door County family interested in connecting with other readers and writers, we invite you to join our Members Only Facebook group for exclusive literary content and important announcements.
Request to join our group today!
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Join us at the Writing Center! Come spend time in our growing library, find a cozy spot to write, walk the trails, or consider signing up your book or writing group for a Write On membership and get your own reserved time. The Atrium and Classroom are open - space may be limited when classes and events are taking place.
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