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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Serviceberry Retreat at Bhavana Meditation Center
Bhavana Meditation Center, 7144 Jubal Ln Jacksonville, FL 32244 United States, Jacksonville, FL, USOverview
A one-day immersion in silence, service, writing, and the gift economy — rooted in the wisdom of Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Serviceberry book.Serviceberry Retreat at Bhavana Meditation Center
“The serviceberry asks us what it would mean to live in a world of gift, reciprocity, and gratitude.”
—Robin Wall Kimmerer, The ServiceberryStep away from the noise. Join a circle of women for one full day of silence, service, writing, and deep listening—in a space held by both forest wisdom and Buddhist practice. Guided by Serviceberry—Robin Wall Kimmerer's meditation on the gift economy and our interconnection with the natural world—this retreat weaves together sitting meditation, walking meditation, voluntary service, and the transformative practice of writing from truth.
What To Expect:
- Opening and closing circle ceremonies rooted in our writing practices
- Readings from Serviceberry and selected poetry by diverse women's voices
- Instruction and guided sitting meditation (15-20 min) with Master Dang Ting Thich
- Walking meditation around the pond in silence
- A voluntary service project
- Two guided writing circles
- Ritual vegan lunch, eating in silence
- Time for rest, free exploration, and being in nature
- A copy of the Serviceberry to take home with you
Come prepared to listen inward, give freely, and write from a place of restored peace and equanimity.
Register at this link! Tickets are $28.52 (there is also a 2 for 1 deal - details in the above link)!
This circle is open to anyone who identifies as a woman.
Facilitator: Olivia Vo, certified facilitator for Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville.
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Public Read-around, Spring Circles
WWF(A)C Campus, 1610 Osceola Street, Jacksonville, FL, USOverview
Join us for a Public ReadAround celebrating all our writers this spring .## Public ReadAround: Spring Circles
Join us for a Public ReadAround celebrating our spring writers as they share stories and works-in-progress. This gathering brings together women writers reading from their semester-long exploration of the theme “Bodies and Faces: The Art of Being Seen,” inspired by the practice of radical self-love.
WHAT:
A live reading of works-in-progress by women writers
WHO:
Friends, family, and community members interested in learning more about—or supporting—our writing community are warmly welcome.
WHEN:
Sunday, May 3, 2025
TIME:
3:00–5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Women Writing for (a) Change Campus, Jacksonville
MORE:
Enjoy work by our featured artist and Zora Neale Hurston Fellow, Suzanne Pickett.Come celebrate with our writing sisters at this inspiring community event hosted by Women Writing for (a) Change Jacksonville. All proceeds support our mission to use writing as a tool for building a more conscious, connected community.
Please note: This event is open to those who identify as women.
The event is free but please register HERE so we know you are coming!
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FSCJ Art Reception and Community ReadAround, Spaces and Places Anthology
FCCJ - Kent Campus, Park Street and Roosevelt, Jacksonville, FL, USOverview
Join us on the FSCJ Kent Campus for a reception and Community ReadAround from our Spaces and Places anthology!Reception & Community ReadAround: Spaces and Places Anthology Art Exhibit
We’re thrilled to once again partner with FSCJ to bring the Spaces and Places Anthology to life—not only through the beautifully published book, but also through a gallery exhibition showcasing the artwork that graces its pages.
Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating the women artists and writers of Jacksonville featured in Spaces and Places (Volume VII, (a) river rising anthology).This event includes:
🖼️ 6:00–7:00 p.m. – Art Reception
Mingle with the artists and writers while viewing their work on the gallery walls.📖 7:00–8:00 p.m. – Community ReadAround
Listen as contributors share readings from the anthology in an intimate, interactive format.This special evening offers an opportunity to connect more deeply with the stories, voices, and visual art that make the anthology come alive. All are welcome to celebrate this creative collaboration!
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS:
📍 FSCJ Kent Campus Art Gallery
Room E-112A, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205🅿️ Free parking available in the campus garage or nearby lot (near Roosevelt Blvd). From there, follow signs to the gallery in Building E.
Big thanks to FSCJ for hosting this event!
Reserve your spot and get your tickets HERE!
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