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GRATEFUL APPRECIATION TO CT HUMANITIES

Carla Dean, Journey Writers President

Paul & Tina Bobbitt, Friends of Journey Writers

Carla Dean, Journey Writers President

 Journey Writers is tremendously appreciative of this grant from CT Humanities. Our organization operates entirely through volunteer efforts. These funds will enable us to extend our reach further into our community; to continue to serve writers and those who would like to become writers; and to make our contributions, performances, and services available to a wider audience.”  

Regina Dyton, Journey Writers Board

Paul & Tina Bobbitt, Friends of Journey Writers

Carla Dean, Journey Writers President

 “Journey Writers both inspired and supported me to submit my works for successful publication!  I would not have done this on my own. I never thought of myself as an actor until Journey Writers convinced me to participate in dramatic readings.  The CT Humanities award will help build infrastructure to assure that this valuable resource will reach more writers.” 

Richard Stillson, Friend of Journey Writers

Paul & Tina Bobbitt, Friends of Journey Writers

Paul & Tina Bobbitt, Friends of Journey Writers

“Journey Writers is an amazing and essential group of authors and performance artists who I have known for several years. They bring to life LGBTQ+ artists, historical figures, and celebrities of color in imaginative and dramatic ways. Close to four years ago they helped “Hartford Pride” put on a re-enactment of the Stonewall Riots at Rea

“Journey Writers is an amazing and essential group of authors and performance artists who I have known for several years. They bring to life LGBTQ+ artists, historical figures, and celebrities of color in imaginative and dramatic ways. Close to four years ago they helped “Hartford Pride” put on a re-enactment of the Stonewall Riots at Real Art Ways, which was riveting. They brought history to life creatively and memorably.“I look forward to their performances and feel Journey Writers is a vibrant organization in our community fully illuminating some significant lives.”

Paul & Tina Bobbitt, Friends of Journey Writers

Paul & Tina Bobbitt, Friends of Journey Writers

Paul & Tina Bobbitt, Friends of Journey Writers

 We have attended two of the performances sponsored by Journey Writers, Inc. and want to commend the work of that organization.  We were astounded by the creativity of these everyday folks.  Their hidden talents have been uncovered, not only in content, but also in their manner of presentation.  Many thanks for encouraging and supporting 

 We have attended two of the performances sponsored by Journey Writers, Inc. and want to commend the work of that organization.  We were astounded by the creativity of these everyday folks.  Their hidden talents have been uncovered, not only in content, but also in their manner of presentation.  Many thanks for encouraging and supporting the writing and voicing what is on the heart and mind of friends and neighbors.  What wonderful surprises must be out there among us.” 

Beth Gibbs, Journey Writers Board

Theresa Freeman, Journey Writers Member

Leslie Bivans, Journey Writers Member

“Being a member of

Journey Writers is like

having a special

family. For me it’s

important to have a

safe sounding board

to share my work and

receive constructive

feedback. Journey

Writers also gives its

members a chance to share workshopped pieces

with the larger community through several

themed programs planned and implemented in-

person and/or onlin

“Being a member of

Journey Writers is like

having a special

family. For me it’s

important to have a

safe sounding board

to share my work and

receive constructive

feedback. Journey

Writers also gives its

members a chance to share workshopped pieces

with the larger community through several

themed programs planned and implemented in-

person and/or online. The fact that it is an

organized smoothly functioning non-profit as

opposed to an informal get-together allows it to

serve more people in an organized and

professional manner.”

Leslie Bivans, Journey Writers Member

Theresa Freeman, Journey Writers Member

Leslie Bivans, Journey Writers Member

DRUM CIRCLE OF WORDS


We got a penchant for words

A vibe for verbs 

A cornucopia of linguistical nods.

We needed a haven

A klatch for conversation 

A group come together to play with nouns.

Nobody here lives on writer's block.

A polychromatic soul

Beating in time to new ideas,

Tap, tap, tapping staccato sounds of

Fricative phrases

Of nomenclature maze

DRUM CIRCLE OF WORDS


We got a penchant for words

A vibe for verbs 

A cornucopia of linguistical nods.

We needed a haven

A klatch for conversation 

A group come together to play with nouns.

Nobody here lives on writer's block.

A polychromatic soul

Beating in time to new ideas,

Tap, tap, tapping staccato sounds of

Fricative phrases

Of nomenclature mazes,

Strung all over the land.

We write because we breathe, 

Then come together to flush out the weeds,

Leaving beautiful stalks of prose to share.

Journey, write with us-

We're like a drum circle of words

Beating in time to visions on a page

A lexicon coven of dreamers and dreams,

A linguistically hot oven-

Cooking deep meanings, visions and then sharing while we blend our collective seams.

Look up in the sky-

It’s a word, it's a phrase!

It's a group of earnest souls-

Unraveling words- blood on the page

Theresa Freeman, Journey Writers Member

Theresa Freeman, Journey Writers Member

Theresa Freeman, Journey Writers Member

 Journey Writers is like family. It is a safe place where I can be creative and express myself without judgment.” 

Larry Roeming, Journey Writers Board

Theresa Freeman, Journey Writers Member

Theresa Freeman, Journey Writers Member

 "I am proud to be part of Journey Writers, Inc. and I am grateful for the financial support from CT Humanities.  Our workshops provide our members with a wealth of support with their writing and writing careers.  In addition, Journey Writers provides opportunities for our members to share their writing in Greater Hartford and beyond via 

 "I am proud to be part of Journey Writers, Inc. and I am grateful for the financial support from CT Humanities.  Our workshops provide our members with a wealth of support with their writing and writing careers.  In addition, Journey Writers provides opportunities for our members to share their writing in Greater Hartford and beyond via public performances and online presentations of original works — not to mention building strong connections and friendships along the way."

In our own words

Why join Journey Writers?

"Every breathing human being has a story to tell"

Leslie Bivans

Members tell us when they started writing.

"I'd been writing for years and I had a lot of stuff that I had never shared"

Barbara Stephens

. . . and why they joined Journey Writers.

"I liked the format:  Not very formal and yet, in my opinion, organized."

Mel Thomas

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