Writing for Peace

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  • “It was a thought-provoking experience that encouraged me to finish a piece of writing.”

    Karen, June 22, 2023

  • “The response to my own piece was very encouraging and gave me more confidence in writing my memoir—i.e., people wanted to hear about peace work. The workshop was inspiring and gave me energy, which is always good for writing. The workshop fueled my desire to write. It gave me some idea about how to approach difficult, potentially despairing, subjects.”

    Shelley, June 22, 2023

  • “I loved the readings and artwork. And the commentary was so personally encouraging to me; it helped me to see the possibilities where I didn’t think they existed; in specific words, sentences, phrases. I love the writing community that that workshops–and this event–brought together.

    The Amsterdam Writers Workshop is an international treasure, thanks to Zoom. The diversity of writers and cultures represented is amazing.”

    Genevieve, June 22, 2023

  • “What was my favorite part of the workshop? Working on my free-writing gave me a chance to sit with my own feelings. I’m going to make a point to dwell in that space more often and for longer.”

    Ingrid González, June 22, 2023

  • “It was eye-opening and inspiring to see how people express themselves creatively.”

    Dasha M., June 22, 2023

  • “I found the workshop restorative, a balm for my troubled soul. The instructor quickly creates a sense of community and space for everyone. Very positive experience. My concept of peace was greatly expanded listening to all the writers read or show their work, and so I am reading widely as a result of the workshop.”

    Karen E., June 22, 2023

  • “I really appreciated the Ukrainian writers, reading their own material, as well as the translated versions; it was so nicely done. The workshop was a safe yet creative space for all the participants.” 

    Jana, June 22, 2023

  • “I very much appreciated the openness and trust between everyone participating. I learnt that there are a hundred different ways to express our thoughts and feelings. To say nothing only compounds a sense of sadness and isolation. So, there is comfort to be had in finding a way to use any creative means possible to acknowledge what is going on in our world, and not shy away.”

    Emma, June 22, 2023

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