PWN: What inspired this story? Nancy: I was inspired by “the madwoman in the attic,” a trope identified in the 1970s by literary critics who were examining Victorian fiction from a feminist perspective. The madwoman I’m most drawn to is Bertha Mason from Jane Eyre. Bertha’s husband, Mr. Rochester, locked her in the attic after…
Read detailsWe are excited to announce two news classes designed to incorporate movement with writing, led by author, musician, and educator Mimi Cross: Dance Your Way to Writing & Dance My Story! We asked Mimi to share a little more about the classes and what to expect. PWN: Why incorporate dance with writing? Mimi: When I…
Read detailsOur community outreach programs have officially launched this month. We’re thrilled to be able to deliver engaging, meaningful writing workshops in person again to the many classrooms, schools, and nonprofits we partner with. So while our instructors are out in the field, we’ve asked them what’s keeping them energized and inspired to teach. What are…
Read detailsFor too long, we’ve watched Hollywood movies through a certain lens. That lens often represented a particular perspective while ignoring most others. At Project Write Now’s Screenwriting Academy, we are committed to supporting and amplifying the voices of underrepresented writers. This includes writers of color, women writers, writers with disabilities, writers over 40, writers in…
Read detailsWe are thrilled to share recent success stories of our writers and instructors! Eileen Farrell’s story “My Nine Eleven Wedding” was accepted for inclusion in a collection of stories Unforgettable … Stories that Will Stay with You Forever, to be published by Free Spirit. “This never would have happened without the input of my classmates…
Read detailsWe are thrilled to share recent success stories of our writers and instructors! Eileen Farrell’s story “My Nine Eleven Wedding” was accepted for inclusion in a collection of stories Unforgettable … Stories that Will Stay with You Forever, to be published by Free Spirit. “This never would have happened without the input of my classmates…
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