Greetings, friends!
A few quick updates:
I’m pleased to announce that Collective Lit’s October performance at the Kelly Writers House is now available online. Check us out!
The next Sit & Share will take place on Friday, 12/15, at 8:30pm ET. This open-mic-style reading requires all attendees to perform. Each reader will have 5 minutes. Read all the details and register here.
I’ve got a fun new side gig running the technical side of Blue Stoop’s free weekly workshops. I’m loving it so far; it’s been a great way to study new facilitation methods and to connect with awesome local writers. I’ll be out of town for this week’s session with Kabria Rogers, but I’ll return 12/14 in a dual role (both tech support and host) for a Mini Sit & Write.
I’ve heard from a couple potential subscribers that they weren’t into processing money through Substack. Totally understandable! If you’d like to become a paid subscriber, we can definitely find a workaround with Paypal or Venmo. Email me to make arrangements: collectivelit@substack.com. As always, I’m grateful for your support!
SIT & WRITE
It’s time to work on that thing you’ve been avoiding! If you’re new to Sit & Write, please read this before attending.
WHEN: Saturday, 12/9, 11:00am-2:00pm ET
WHERE: ZoooOOOoom
LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82210265445?pwd=igV5dgeoGKEFqe4bs78pCIGsPRAFmg.1
MEETING ID: 822 1026 5445
PASSCODE: 077792
OTHER EVENTS
Wednesday, 12/6, 7:00pm ET: Moonstone Arts Poetry Reading @ Fergie’s Pub (Philadelphia). Featuring Juliet Gelfman-Randazzo and Alina Pleskova, open mic to follow. (FREE/HYBRID)
Thursday, 12/7, 4:00pm ET: Writing about Everyday Moments with Kabria Rogers. “This Wednesday on the Stop is going to write out a routine not for the sake of writing a list but for the thoughts that live beneath the routine. The creative murmurs that are happening when going about on day. Bring a writing instrument and your go to routine.” (FREE/VIRTUAL)
Thursday, 12/7, 6:30pm ET: Poetry at the Trestle @ Trestle Inn (Philadelphia). Hosted by Gravy Thomas and featuring readings by Warren C. Longmire, Alissa Roach, Evangeline Brooks, and Lauren Holguin. 21+ (FREE/IN-PERSON)
Saturday, 12/9, 4:00pm ET: Spoken Word @ FRIEDA (Philadelphia). “Carrying on an ancient tradition of oral poetry reading, spoken word combines performance, word play, and inflection. The interaction between artist and audience is an important part of the creative process and is one which FRIEDAcommunity continues to nurture.” Featuring Chris Campanioni, Davon Loeb, and Leah Souffrant. Masks recommended. See link for registration details. (FREE/IN-PERSON)
Saturday, 12/9, 5:00pm ET: Poetry for Palestine: Ahmad Almallah’s Border Wisdom and Bitter English @ Making Worlds Bookstore (Philadelphia). “An evening of poetry and conversation with Ahmad Almallah and Kevin Platt.” (FREE, DONATIONS OPTIONAL/IN-PERSON)
Saturday, 12/9, 5:00pm ET: Segue Foundation Poetry Reading (NYC). Featuring Jessica Laser and Jillian McManemin. Attend in-person in NYC or livestream via Zoom. ($5/HYBRID)
Saturday, 12/9, 5:00pm ET: Poetry on the Pier with Collide Zine @ Cherry St. Pier (Philadelphia). “An immersive three-hour open mic experience next Saturday, right along the waterfront. Secure your spot for 8-10 minutes on the mic by signing up in advance… please note, this is a kid-friendly event.” (FREE/IN-PERSON)
Sunday, 12/10, 2:00pm ET: Karaoke book launch @ Indy Hall (Philadelphia). Celebrate the launch of Pheidippides Didn’t Die, a novel by Autumn Konopka, “with karaoke and a lovely rooftop view of the Philly skyline.” (FREE/IN-PERSON)
Sunday, 12/10, 4:00pm ET: The House of the Star group reading @ H&H Books (Philadelphia). Readers include: Gray Agpalo, Lindsay Lerman, Sam Heaps, Alina Pleskova, Stephanie Cawley, Ava Mirzadegan, Guillermo Santos, Lauren Holguin, Alyssa Songsiridej, Katie Bennett, Gina Nutt, and Fani Avramopoulou. (FREE/IN-PERSON)
Sunday, 12/10, 7:00pm ET: A Collision of Soul in Midair book release and poetry reading @ Lot49 Books (Philadelphia). Featuring author Mike Bagwell and readings by Veronica Bennett, Graham Irvin, Corey Qureshi, and Peter Webb. (FREE/IN-PERSON)
Tuesday, 12/12, 6:00pm ET: Out Loud—LGBTQIA Elders share their memoirs @ William Way Center (Philadelphia). “The book, Out Loud, is the culmination of a 6- week memoir workshop that Susan DiPronio facilitated in 2023 with LGBTQIA+ elders to preserve their histories.” Books will be available for purchase. (FREE/IN-PERSON)
Tuesday, 12/12, 7:00pm ET: Beyond Phish Food: Jewish Culture in the Jam Band Phish @ Main Point Books (Wayne, PA). “Main Point Books welcomes editor Ariella Werden-Greenfield and contributor Evan Benn to help launch the new book This is Your Song Too: Phish and Contemporary Jewish Identity. As it will be hanukkah, there WILL be Federal donuts!” (FREE/IN-PERSON)
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
OPPORTUNITIES
ASAP: Call for poetry readers: Philadelphia Stories Magazine needs volunteer readers for their 2024 poetry prize! Readers can expect emailed batches of 10 poems on a weekly basis now through potentially February 2024, all needing a vote of yes, no, or maybe, in addition to any optional comments. Those interested should email a brief bio to coordinator Elijah (eli.aharon.writer@gmail.com). (UNPAID/VIRTUAL)
DEADLINE 12/15: The Journal of Compressed Creative Arts submissions due. “We accept fiction and creative nonfiction, as long if they are compressed in some way. Work is published weekly, without labels, and the labels here only exist to help us determine its best readers. Our response time is generally 1-5 days. Also, our acceptance rate is currently about 2% of submissions.” (NO SUBMISSION FEE/PAYS $50)
DEADLINE 1/1: Voicemail Poems submissions due. “We are currently accepting submissions for our Winter Issue! Call & send in a poem by January 1st to be considered.” (NO SUBMISSION FEE/NO PAY)
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Alright friends, that’s all for today.
Warmly,
Julian Shendelman
www.collectivelit.com
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