About us
Women Writing for (a) Change, Jacksonville, is a 10-year writing community for Jacksonville writers. We are here for one purpose: To nurture and celebrate the individual voice by facilitating supportive writing circles and by encouraging people to craft more conscious lives through the art of writing and the practices of community. Creative writing in all forms is honored at WWf(a)C: journaling, fiction, poetry, prose, and collage. We offer core writing classes on a semester basis, and we also offer one-day workshops and longer retreats. You don’t have to be an experienced writer to join the circle, although many experienced writers have benefitted from it. All are invited. WWf(a)C Jacksonville is an affiliate site of Women Writing for (a) Change in Cincinnati. Since 1991, WWf(a)C has evolved into a powerful and empowering community of women and girls telling our stories. We are diverse community of women creating change in ourselves and our worlds one truth, one voice at a time.
Upcoming events
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Power, Voice, Presence: Becoming Unapologetically Visible
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A thoughtful and empowering virtual series inspired by Megan Logan’s Self-Love Workbook for Women.## Power, Voice, Presence: Becoming Unapologetically Visible
> “self-love \ self-luhv \ n. 1. The active practice of accepting, caring for, and encouraging oneself”
These words, written with deep understanding, perfectly capture the spirit of our journey into the coming season. We hope this course can inspire a transformative journey, allowing individuals to develop into the strongest, softest, and most authentic selves.
Are you ready to stop shrinking? Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to soften our edges, swallow our words, carry everything quietly, and perform strength instead of embodying it.
This 4-week circle is for women who are ready to: Reclaim their personal power; speak truth without apology; remove the masks they no longer need; and practice showing up fully—in rooms, relationships, and within themselves. Activities will include guided writing, reflective exercises, and thoughtful conversations.Facilitator: Shani Hall, Certified Women Writing for (a) Change® Facilitator
Format: Virtual circle
Who Can Join: Open to anyone who identifies as a woman
When: Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026
Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.Tickets are $54.66 for this 4 week session (there is a 2 for One option - bring a friend!) and can be purchased here!
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Writing by Instinct: Reawakening the Wild Self
Williams (at the Beach), 2122 Grassy Basin Court, Jacksonville, FL, USOverview
Based on the book "Women Who Run with the Wolves," this series will recall our wild-women selves, reawaken our instincts, and stir our souls.### Writing By Instinct: Reawakening the Wild Self (Summer Series)
“Within every woman, there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing.”—Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Women Who Run With the Wolves
Our community has been buried under layers of electronic messages that have dulled our instincts and disconnected us from ourselves and each other. This 6-week series is designed to reawaken the inner knowing through writing, play, creativity, and connection.
In this program, we will reconnect to our wild-women selves, reawaken our instincts, and realign our bodies to the natural cycles of life. We will use writing and art as the language of the wild self, developing a deeper knowing about the stories we carry, and naming what we have found along the way.Week 1-2: Grounding and awakening the instinctual self
Week 3: Using art as the language of the wild self using Ouisi nature cards
Week 4 -5: Learning and trusting cycles; inheritance, deep knowing about the stories we carry. Bring a sacred artifact from your life or a picture from when you were young to put on the alter.
Week 6: We'll return to beginnings and name what we have found: ”The wild self was never lost, only misplaced.”
This circle is for any woman looking to restart or continue their writing practice. Teachers and educators especially invited during this summer season. Activities will include reading, writing, reflective conversation, and deep listening.
Bring a notebook, an open mind, and your words.### Details
Facilitator: Juli Williams, certified facilitator with Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville
Who Can Join: Open to anyone who identifies as a woman
When: Six-part series, held on successive Tuesday mornings: June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21
Class Size: Limited—register early (please note our 2 for 1 special at the link and bring a friend). Reserve your spot HERE!5 attendees
Jax Contra Dance
Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 McDuff Ave S, Jacksonville, FL, US***Cross post with Jax Contra Dance***
If you love dancing, want to learn how and/or need something new to do on a Saturday night, look no further!
4th Saturday of every month (excluding May and December).
Beginner lesson: 6:30-7 pm, Dance: 7-10 pm
Admission: $10 adult (18+), $5 Youth (13-17) Children 12 and under free with paying adult
Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 McDuff Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205Contra dance is a live music, community dance with roots going back to the 1600s. You don’t need experience to join us and even people who say, “I can’t dance,” will find themselves captivated, laughing, and enjoying themselves right along with people who have been dancing all of their lives!
No partner or experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. We love beginners; you are our future experienced dancers!
There are always plenty of friendly people to dance with and changing dance partners with each dance is encouraged.
All dances feature live music and a caller who will walk you through each dance and then call it throughout. Our callers and bands will change from month to month, each offering their own unique styleJust before the break, about halfway through the evening, the band will play a waltz, and then there is a refreshment break with snacks brought in by the dancers (optional). Lots more contra dancing after the break, and another waltz to close out the night.
Please bring your own water bottle! Water fountain available for refills.
Save the dates to your calendar and join the fun!
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