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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Changing Tides: The Power of Women and Water
Location not specified yetJoin us to explore the themes of water, change, solace, and growth in this beautiful three-week class.
> “A woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretense and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself.”— Maya Angelou
Women wear many hats in both professional and personal roles, and we are often pulled in multiple directions. In this series, using the imagery of rivers, marshes, and the ocean, we will use our writing to explore the changing tides of nature and the rhythms they can teach us about honoring our own.
We especially invite women who spend their time caring for others; here you will find nurture and replenishment.
Join us as we explore how water invites us to rest and find solace, to navigate changing tides, and to embrace our own power.
Week I: The Strength and Peace of Still Water invites us to consider how we find nurture for ourselves and savor it. (Sept. 10)
Week II: In The Way of Pathfinding, we will consider the imagery of the meandering river as a symbol for life. (Sept. 17)
Week III: Changing Tides, as a metaphor for the ebb and flow of our life journey, from the gentle lapping of water at the shoreline to the rush of the ocean. (Sept. 24)Class size: Limited. Please register early to ensure your spot.
Facilitator: Mary Kendrick Moore, certified facilitator with Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville. Open to anyone who identifies as a woman. Scholarships available if needed.
NOTE: Exact location to be sent upon registration.Tickets here: Changing Tides: The Power of Women and Water Tickets, Thursday, September 10 • 6 PM - 8 PM | Eventbrite
[Photo is from Upsplash: Sunrise over the reed beds and river at Stanpit Marsh, United Kingdom. Published on August 1, 2020SONY, ILCE-7M3 Free to use under the Unsplash License]
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Jax Book Fest 2026!
Jacksonville Main Library, 303 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL, USFree Bookish Fun For Readers of All Ages!
**cross post with Jax Book Fest**
Join WWF(a)C and Sarah Clarke Stuart for this free all ages event to support our local festival of books.
Attention book lovers: Spend the day with 120+ local authors!
Jacksonville Public Library's big annual book bash returns 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, featuring New York Times bestselling authors John Patrick Green, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and Emma Straub.
Held annually at the Main Library in Downtown Jacksonville, this free, one-day event invites readers of all ages to meet authors of local and national acclaim, attend free author talks, purchase books, and participate in other fun “bookish” activities.Free activities include:
- face painting for the kids
- a robot maze inspired by Mango and Brash
- scavenger hunts (and prizes)
- a fun photo booth
- bookmark making and book bedazzling stations
- a DIY zine craft for teens
- poetry by LaVilla School of the Arts students
- and so much more!
It's a celebration of reading, local authorship, and the power of the written word. A complete list of featured authors and a full schedule of events will be added soon.
Check out all the details here!!
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Leadership Discernment Circle I (Sept. 19)
WWF(A)C Campus, 1610 Osceola Street, Jacksonville, FL, USOverview
Please join us for a Discernment Circle to explore what it means to join the Conscious Feminine Leadership Training Program in Jacksonville.
Please join us for a special circle with Jennifer Wolfe and Tru Leverette Hall, co-facilitators of the upcoming Conscious Feminine Leadership Training Program.
This program is intended to assist Jacksonville-based women to discern if they wish to enroll in the Conscious Feminine Leadership Training program at Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville during the spring of 2027.The Conscious Feminine Leadership Training program grew out of the realization that many aspects of the Women Writing for (a) Change® model inspire and support women's growth as leaders. The most important resource of this work is a community of women who embody emerging consciousness.
> "Becoming a facilitator for Women Writing for (a) Change is a journey that is worth the time and commitment. The training process, though challenging, offers immense personal growth as you refine your skills, reflect on your inner self, and deepen your understanding of what it means to hold space for others. Along the way, you form meaningful bonds with your cohort, creating a network of support and shared purpose. The experience not only enhances your abilities as a writer and leader but also fosters lasting connections, making the journey as rewarding as the destination. The opportunity to witness the transformative power of writing for others—and yourself—makes every step worthwhile."—Shani Hall
The Conscious Feminine Leadership Training program prepares participants to engage in the transformation of culture by creating, naming, and supporting leaders in the practice of conscious feminine values. For more details, click HERE.
Please join us for this Discernment Circle. A second circle will be held October 3. We highly recommend you attend both sessions. Please register for this free event HERE!
This program honors Pat Geiger, teacher, mother, friend, and long-time member of the Jacksonville Women Writing community.
Please donate to the fund created in her honor if you'd like to support deserving folks to attend the Conscious Feminine Leadership Training program—especially teachers. Donate HERE.
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Past events
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