ONLINE WRITING WORKSHOP - WRITE FOR YOUR HEART, WRITE FOR THE FUTURE

Write for your heart, Write for the future - this has been the motto for our unique project to document how life has been impacted in Australia since October 7. Feedback from women who have already submitted their essays affirms the power of writing as a tool for working through these confounding times, and the sense of purpose in writing one's story into the historical record together with other women. As we mark a year since the events of October 7 and reflect on the year that was, we are inviting you to join this writing workshop with Dr Lee Kofman - writer, editor and teacher.

Whether you need help getting started or pushing through some writer's block, this workshop will give you the push you need to put words to paper.

No prior writing experience needed! See below for more information about the project.

Date/time: SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2024, 6-8pm

Location: Online - link will be sent one day before session

Cost: $40

**This workshop is being run for Creatives and members of the general community.
**We need min 10 participants for this session to proceed, if this is not met we will refund the amount paid.

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We are seeking Jewish women’s voices for a unique project to document how life has been impacted in Australia post-October 7. InternationALL Women's Day and the Lamm Jewish Library of Australia invite you to submit a personal essay to a first-of-its-kind anthology project. The unpublished manuscript will be archived in the National Library of Israel's October 7 Archive and the Lamm Library's archive, and a selection of the essays will form a published anthology.

Essay Submission Details

Deadline: End of October 2024
Word Limit: Up to 2000 words
Languages: English or Hebrew
No prior writing experience needed
Submit to: commanthology2024@gmail.com (send your essay as a Word document)
Next Steps: Fill out a brief questionnaire via the automatic email response you receive upon submission.

FAQ

Who can submit?

Anyone who identifies as a Jewish women living in Australia since October 7, 2023. 18 years of age and older.

What’s the theme?

A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER: Personal responses to life after October 7.

Can previously published essays be submitted?

We prefer new essays but exceptions can be made. Contact us at commanthology2024@gmail.com.

Can I use a pen name?

Yes, but we need to be able to contact you if your essay is selected.

Will excerpts be shared online?

Only with your permission.

Want to get involved or support the project?

Email us at commanthology2024@gmail.com.

For general enquiries or to speak to us about funding opportunities - please email us at commanthology2024@gmail.com