Warrior Writers to Lead Outside the Wire: Veterans Writing Workshop on April 9

On Saturday, April 9, the Writers House will host their partner program, Warrior Writers, for a writing workshop for veterans and service members. This workshop is part of Outside the Wire, a multi-format humanities program centering veterans’ narratives. Registration is free. This program will take place virtually via Zoom.  The workshop will take place from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. … Continue reading Warrior Writers to Lead Outside the Wire: Veterans Writing Workshop on April 9

Outside the Wire: Veterans Respond to COVID-19 Panel Discussion on March 14

Join the Writers House for the annual Outside the Wire panel discussion on veterans’ experiences and narratives, this year focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the military community. This year’s discussion features writer Simone Gorrindo, author of the widely read New York Times editorial “The Pandemic’s Pressure on Military Spouses” as well … Continue reading Outside the Wire: Veterans Respond to COVID-19 Panel Discussion on March 14

Writers House to Host Outside the Wire Workshop on March 12

On Saturday, March 12, the Writers House will host their partner program, Warrior Writers, for a writing workshop for veterans and service members. This workshop is part of Outside the Wire, a multi-format humanities program centering veterans’ narratives. Registration is free. This program will take place virtually via Zoom.  The workshop will take place from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. … Continue reading Writers House to Host Outside the Wire Workshop on March 12

Writers House to Host Outside the Wire: Veterans Writing Workshop on Jan. 22

On Saturday, January 22, the Writers House will host their partner program, Warrior Writers, for a writing workshop for veterans and service members. This workshop is part of Outside the Wire, a multi-format humanities program centering veterans’ narratives. Registration is free. This program will take place virtually via Zoom.  The workshop will take place from … Continue reading Writers House to Host Outside the Wire: Veterans Writing Workshop on Jan. 22

The Writers House Presents “Outside the Wire: Veterans’ Writing Workshop” on Nov. 21

As part of Outside the Wire, an annual programming series highlighting veterans’ narratives, the Writers House is proud to present a Veterans’ Writing Workshop on Sunday, November 21, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. This is a virtual event. Registration is required..  The Writers House is proud to partner with Warrior Writers and the Rutgers University Office … Continue reading The Writers House Presents “Outside the Wire: Veterans’ Writing Workshop” on Nov. 21

Registration is Open for the Veterans’ and Family Members’ Virtual Retreat

Sponsored by the Writers House, the Veterans’ and Family Members’ Virtual Retreat will occur on Saturday, June 19, from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. This free retreat offers a supportive space to reflect on service experiences and the return to civilian life. Registration is required.  Featured workshops include visual arts, mindfulness, writing, and displaying archival … Continue reading Registration is Open for the Veterans’ and Family Members’ Virtual Retreat

Join the Writers House March 25th for Veterans’ Families, Veterans’ Selves: A Discussion

The Writers House invites you to the program “Veterans’ Families, Veterans’ Selves: A Discussion,” which will focus on literary work which focuses on veterans’ issues for a discussion about the impact of service on families. The event will feature poet Jehanne Dubrow, medical anthropologist and folklorist Gala True, Army veteran Joe Nygard, and his mother Nancy … Continue reading Join the Writers House March 25th for Veterans’ Families, Veterans’ Selves: A Discussion

Veterans and Family Members Virtual Retreat to Take Place Feb. 20

The Writers House‘s Outside the Wire program focuses on the impact of service on veterans’ families. As part of this program, two virtual retreats invite veterans and/or military family members to participate in a menu of workshops that encourage reflection and self-care.  The first retreat, on Saturday, February 20, features the following workshops. Attend the … Continue reading Veterans and Family Members Virtual Retreat to Take Place Feb. 20

Veterans Invited to Register for Writing Workshop with Warrior Writers on Jan. 30

NOTE: Due to weather conditions, this event has been canceled.  As part of the Letters Home project, national nonprofit Warrior Writers facilitates a series of free writing workshop for veterans in 2018-19. An experienced facilitator will guide participants through a series of generative writing prompts that engage veterans’ experiences. All veterans are invited to sign up whether … Continue reading Veterans Invited to Register for Writing Workshop with Warrior Writers on Jan. 30