Doubly Resolved

At the end of March, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference brought together close to 14,000 writers in Los Angeles. On that first Thursday evening, close to 80 people gathered to listen to Storyknife alums read from their work and I sat in their midst. Yes, the venue was a little louder than I would have liked, but the readings filled my heart. The impossible beauty of Storyknife writers lifting up Storyknife writers. The cohorts huddled together around tables. The cheering. The sheer joy at the shared endeavor of the written word.

In fact, the whole conference was one joyous rush of Storyknife alums supporting each other. Oh how I wish that everyone could have been there, that I could have cheered on your publishing news and shared the weight of these times on your shoulders.

For it is impossible not to acknowledge that the experiences of women and nonbinary people are being actively suppressed at this time in our history. And so at Storyknife we are doubly resolved to our task – to provide a place of deep comfort and sustenance for writers to find the space and time to do their important work.

The April cohort is here in the cabins. I’ve been in contact with the writers who are coming later in the season, assuring them that yes, Storyknife is here for them. Will be here for them. We’ve built Storyknife to last. And it will. You can help by doing the good work of reading books written by women authors, talking about them, sharing their words. You can help by sharing the work of Storyknife with other people who also understand that women writers are changing the narrative and that is important work in these times. You can help by donating and helping us over the finish line with the Founder’s Challenge – we’ve a bit left to go to reach Dana’s $16,500 goal and only two weeks to reach it. Every donation, no matter the size matters. (Click here to reach our secure online portal, or send a check to PO Box 75, Homer, AK 99603)

And if you are a woman writer, you can help by having faith in your own work. Knowing that at Storyknife, we’re cheering you on. We’re holding you in our hearts when the weather is blustery and the world feels uncertain, hoping you can feel our belief in you.

May Spring bring you all good things,
Erin