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How We Started

How We Started

How We Started

Founded in 2013, Journey Writers, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. We provide a safe, open and supportive environment for writers to share their work and receive constructive feedback and encouragement. 

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How We Started

How We Started

Virtual meetings are held twice each month on Saturday afternoons, 3:00 to 6:00 pm Eastern Time via Zoom. Participants read their work (or ask other members to read) and are able to solicit input from other writers.  Please contact us at journeywriters@journeywriters.org, if you'd like to join us!

Opportunities

How We Started

Opportunities

Journey Writers, Inc. produces several presentations and readings throughout the year. Members have the opportunity to include their works as part of these productions. If you are a writer, and would like to improve your work.  Or if you're not a writer, but would like to become one, please join us. 

Our Board of Directors

Denise Best

Leslie Bivans

Leslie Bivans

Denise is a published writer who has performed in the Hartford area for nearly 40 years as a vocalist, actor, and dancer.  She has performed with Sankofa Kuumba, the Performing Ensemble, the Les Shaw Trio, Nick Mathis, Emery Smith, Many Colors of a Woman and of course, Journey Writers.

Leslie Bivans

Leslie Bivans

Leslie Bivans

Leslie has a BS in Communications and an MA in English and Creative Writing. She has been actively involved in the performing arts in a multitude of ways since the time she could walk. She is a writer, dancer, actress, poet and creative consultant.  Leslie believes inspiration is everywhere and it’s always worth digging to find it.

Carla Dean

Leslie Bivans

Regina S. Dyton

Carla is retired from the financial services industry.  She holds an MA in theater and an MBA in business.  She is a gardener, potter and quilter.  She currently serves as Journey Writers' President.

Regina is most proud of using writing to advance social justice.  She is the creator of Queer Black

Regina S. Dyton

Liston N. Filyaw

Regina S. Dyton

Regina is most proud of using writing to advance social justice.  She is the creator of Queer Black History, Journey Writers annual tribute to her ancestors.

Liston N. Filyaw

Liston N. Filyaw

Liston N. Filyaw

 Liston has been an active playright, actor, director and singer for more than thirty years.  He received his BA from the University of CT, his MS from Eastern CT State University and his MA from the University of CT. He is one of the founding members of Journey Writers, Inc. and currently serves as Vice-President.

Earl Gardner

Liston N. Filyaw

Liston N. Filyaw

 A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Earl has been performing for over 30 years.  His experience also includes singing and directing.  He has worked on stage, television, and radio. Earl attended Trinity College where he majored in Theatre Arts.  Earl has worked with various theatre companies in the Greater Hartford Area. He continues to pe

 A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Earl has been performing for over 30 years.  His experience also includes singing and directing.  He has worked on stage, television, and radio. Earl attended Trinity College where he majored in Theatre Arts.  Earl has worked with various theatre companies in the Greater Hartford Area. He continues to perform and direct and, along with several other actors, started a theatre company called "To The Woodshed."

Beth Gibbs

Larry Roeming

Andre Keitt

After years of working for media, higher education and non-profit organizations, Beth is ‘free-tired’ and pursuing her passions of writing, teaching yoga, and leading workshops on personal growth and healthy aging.  She uses her energy and sense of humor to inspire, inform, and entertain.   She has published a children’s book, "Ogi Bogi, 

After years of working for media, higher education and non-profit organizations, Beth is ‘free-tired’ and pursuing her passions of writing, teaching yoga, and leading workshops on personal growth and healthy aging.  She uses her energy and sense of humor to inspire, inform, and entertain.   She has published a children’s book, "Ogi Bogi, The Elephant Yogi," and a self-help book for adults, "Enlighten Up! Finding Clarity, Contentment and Resilience in a Complicated World."  She blogs at bethgibbs.com

Andre Keitt

Larry Roeming

Andre Keitt

Andre has been an arts education specialist and storyteller for nearly thirty years.  He has presented programs at schools, libraries and museums, as well as on radio and television. He holds a BA in English from South Carolina State University.  He currently serves as Journey Writers' Artistic Director.

Larry Roeming

Larry Roeming

Larry Roeming

Larry retired from CT Public Broadcasting in 2019 after serving as Audio Director for 34 years.  During that time, he received seven Regional Emmy Awards.  His interests include cooking, dining out and he is a great fan of craft beer.  He currently serves as Journey Writers' Treasurer . . . and the group's de facto "tech guy."

MEMBER HANDBOOK

Journey Writers Member Handbook (pdf)

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2019 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2021 Annual Report (pdf)Download
2022 Annual Report (pdf)Download

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