Write
me, I’m yours!
Community
Journal Project
Welcome to Write me, I’m yours!, a community-based effort founded by writer Michelle
Dunford, who seeks to unite writers within various communities through the use
of poetry, writing prompts and journal entries, and a wider audience of
readarounds and blogs.
Who is Michelle
Dunford? Michelle Dunford is a writer from Bridgetown, pursuing a capstone
project in conjuction with Starfire U.
Her capstone includes seeking ways to deepen relations within
surrounding communities and be an integral part of those places. She chose to do so through writing and
sharing.
What is the Write me, I’m yours! project? The mission of this
project is to bring together writers and their words, through the placement of
a journal in settings such as schools, coffee shops, churches, seniors centers,
libraries, and inspire patrons to respond to the prompts offered in the
journal.
How does Write me, I’m yours!, work? Each journal, containing a separate theme, is
hosted by a venue, which will display the journal and encourage patrons to
participate. The Journal contains a predetermined writing prompt, for the
public to respond to, on paper provided.
What will happen to
the written pieces? The front of each journal states the purpose of the
project and informs writers of this use of their work. Writers will be asked
for their signature, but may remain anonymous. Writings will be collected on a
bi-weekly basis, and may be posted to the project’s blog throughout the
project. An anthology will be produced
at project’s end.
Write
me, I’m yours!, will also culminate
in two readarounds throughout the city, where authors will be invited to read
their works in a public setting.
What is Starfire? Starfire is a community building organization unique to
Cincinnati that believes in celebrating every person’s interests, skills, and
passions. Connecting people to one another based on assets, Starfire is
leading the way for people to form deeper relationships in community and with
people with disabilities. By focusing on strengths and supporting people
in becoming the best version of themselves through valued life experiences,
Starfire is telling a new story of what an inclusive community looks
like.
To learn more, call 513.281.2100 or visit
www.starfirecouncil.org.
Who else is involved? Michelle is joined by a committee of
connectors in the community, as well as family and friends. Sarah Buffie – Starfire assistant, Annette
Wick – author, Caitlyn Rettenmeier – writer, Danielle Driehaus – documentarian,
Eva Lewandowski
How can I learn more? To learn more about this unique opportunity,
or to host a journal in a venue of your choosing, contact
writemeimyours@gmail.com or visit http://writemeimyours.blogspot.com/
