IWWG Regional Gathering: Let Me Tell You About the Skin I’m In

IWWG Regional Gathering:
Let Me Tell You About the Skin I'm In
Co-sponsored by the Bailey Learning and Arts Collective and
Terri Bailey CHATS

This powerful weekend will center the stories, wisdom, and brilliance of women writers across generations and skill levels. IWWG board members Terri Bailey and Betty Pierre will host and serve as MCs for the event. The gathering will include workshops, keynotes, open mic, food, writing, and connection. 

Tentative Agenda

Saturday, Nov 8

• 9:30a Check-in + Light Breakfast

• 10:00a Welcome & Ice Breaker (Terri Bailey)

• 10:15a “The Value of Your Story” – Terri Bailey

• 11:00a Workshop – Prof. Amira Sims

• 12:00p Keynote Lunch – Dr. Jillian Hernandez

• 1:00p Poetry Workshop – Neysa Rose

• 2:10p Workshop – Dr. Riche Barnes

• 3:15p “The Power of Joyful Journaling” – Ariel C. Williams

• 4:15p Closing Reflections

• Dinner on your own (We may have a sponsor)

• 6:00p–8:00p Open Mic (Betty Pierre, MC)
  Hosted at Flaco’s Tacos & Vecinos with drinks + finger foods

Sunday, Nov 9

• 10:15a Grounding + Free Write – Terri Bailey

• 10:45a Publishing Workshop – E. Claudette Freeman

• 12:00p Q&A Roundtable

• 12:45p Closing + Creation Station (lunch served)

Featured Speakers:

• Terri L. Bailey, MA – Host, Instructor

• Betty Pierre – Co-Host, Open Mic MC

• Dr. Jillian Hernandez – Keynote

• Dr. Riche Barnes – Instructor

• Amira Sims – Instructor

• E. Claudette Freeman – Instructor

• Ariel C, Williams – Instructor

• Neysa Rose – Poetry Instructor