Join us on at the Porcupine Theater on Wednesday, June 4th at 7pm for Alan Lightman and Maria Popova in Conversation “Do Art and Science Represent Opposite Truths?” This event is co-sponsored by the Bunnell Street Arts Center and Storyknife Writer’s Retreat, tickets available at The Porcupine Theater. Alan Lightman is a physicist, novelist and MIT’sContinue reading “June Opportunities”
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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 thanContinue reading “Doubly Resolved”
Thank you!
January in Alaska is a time of long, dark mornings which foster reflection. It’s a time to look back in gratitude and forward in hope. Let me take a moment to thank the 296 individuals, businesses, and foundations that supported the women writers of Storyknife last year. (Please take a moment to go toContinue reading “Thank you!”
Evolving the prevailing narrative
Last week I was at the Artist Communities Alliance Evolving Programs Conference. I was also working in the evening to send out all of the 2025 application notifications for Storyknife. (If you applied and didn’t receive an email from me, please just send me a note and we’ll see where your notification went astray.) ItContinue reading “Evolving the prevailing narrative”
Exciting News!
$50,000 challenge grant A coalition of long-time supporters of Storyknife has offered a challenge. If we can raise $50,000 by December 31st, they will donate an additional $50,000 in funds. Help Storyknife unlock this challenge and make a difference in the lives of women writers. According to Women and Girls Philanthropy Index, women’s and girls’Continue reading “Exciting News!”
Welcoming in autumn at Storyknife
This week, the sandhill cranes have been making their test flights over Storyknife. First, we hear them far in the distance and then great squadrons mass over the water and fly toward the south. Any day now, we’ll see them leave for the winter and an important threshold for the autumn will be crossed. InContinue reading “Welcoming in autumn at Storyknife”
All that August Brings
Hello from Storyknife! The fireweed is blossoming closer to the top which every Alaskan will tell you means that autumn is coming soon. At Storyknife we have a few other indicators (other than the waning daylight). The first and most time-sensitive reminder that August waits for no one – the 2025 application period is openContinue reading “All that August Brings”
July at Storyknife
It’s mid-July at Storyknife. This means that everything is very very green and the fireweed is fixing to bloom at any moment. It also means that we’re very very busy. First of all, the application period is open for the 2025 residency season. In a separate email, I’ll explain how the adjudication process works whichContinue reading “July at Storyknife”
Storyknife Writers Retreat Announces New Partnership
Storyknife Writers Retreat, a nonprofit founded in 2016 and located in Homer, Alaska, hosts residencies for women writers from Alaska, across the United States, and internationally. Storyknife’s mission is to give women writers the time and space to explore their craft without distraction, seeking especially to elevate the work of women from historically excluded communities.Continue reading “Storyknife Writers Retreat Announces New Partnership”
Welcome January!
Welcome to January – new Board Members and Friends of Storyknife! Storyknife is welcoming in the new year with three new board members! We are excited for new ideas and leadership of these three amazing people: Esther Cetina Born in Anchorage, Alaska, Esther Cetina is of Alutiiq and Filipino descent. Her mother is from OldContinue reading “Welcome January!”
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