Dear Community of Storyknife, Yesterday was the winter solstice, a time that every Alaskan knows deeply in their bones as the return of the light. Of course, it isn’t instant; the nights will continue stretch long and the days will be short, but each day we’ll gain a little more sunshine. This season of yearContinue reading “Happy Holidays! 🌟”
Tag Archives: gratitude
Last Week Reminded Me Why Storyknife Exists
This note will break all the rules of the end-of-year fundraising. It’ll be too long and too personal. But as we enter into a season that is centered on gratitude, I find myself wanting to tell you about how that manifests for me and Storyknife. This past week, the person who holds the highest officeContinue reading “Last Week Reminded Me Why Storyknife Exists”
Welcoming the Light
In Alaska, we are particularly attuned the light. Or, this time of year, to the darkness. And so we greet the winter solstice and the return of the light with upraised faces and hope. 2023 has been a difficult one in the world, for nations, communities, and individuals. There have been moments of joy andContinue reading “Welcoming the Light”
Looking forward joyfully. Looking behind joyfully.
Dear Storyknife Community, As the year closes out and the daylight starts to increase, it gives those of us behind the scenes at Storyknife great pleasure to look back joyfully and look forward joyfully. We are so grateful to the 48 amazing women writers who were in residence at Storyknife in 2022. Our lives haveContinue reading “Looking forward joyfully. Looking behind joyfully.”
The Importance of Women’s Voices
As we work through the third round of the adjudication process for next year’s residencies, I am reminded of how important women’s stories are and how difficult it is for women to find the time and space to tell them. Each writing sample has its own spark and every woman has a compelling reason toContinue reading “The Importance of Women’s Voices”
Storyknife Writers Retreat 