We spend so much time thinking about our own writing here, sometimes it's better to think about how you can share writing with somebody else.
A few months ago Kimberlee Morrison told us how the Freedom Writers project transformed her life. Thanks to that life-changing writing class in California, Morrison graduated from the university with a journalism degree.
Ever since, I've kept an eye out for other creative projects worth supporting. This week, LitPark featured an interview with writer Jill Gurr. She's the founder and president of Create Now!, a group that began by helping troubled kids write movie scripts.
The project grew to include all sorts of art projects, and it is beautiful to see how these fledgling writers can find their voices even in the most difficult environments. Find a way to share writing with somebody else.
"I’ve always found writing to be incredibly therapeutic. When I founded the organization, it was originally called Write Now! and we focused on all types of creative writing. But as I worked with the kids, I realized that many of them were interested (and talented) in other areas, like music and visual arts."
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