Word-To-Action
Word-To-Action 2023
The following description is contingent upon allowable travel and health and safety guidelines in relation to the Coronavirus situation. All participants will need to show proof a full (2x) Covid vaccination in advance of acceptance. The Word -to-Action writing...
We Resolve…
On the 21st of January, eleven creative minds from across many time zones* got together on a Zoom call to talk about how 2020, for all of its difficulties, made us better people, to the benefit of those around us and the environment we share. It was the day after the...
AGENDA Thursday, 21 January, 2021 9 PT/12 ET/18 CET
Opening poem Sponsored by Word to Action: Word to Action is a writing retreat that addresses climate action through poetry by engaging students. The first one in October was a success despite the pandemic restrictions. Word to Action is happy to...
Word to Action Sponsors a Resolution Revolution on 21 January 2021
What a year 2020 was! I was reflecting on 2020 and the role poetry played in it when, in mid-December, I shared a video call with Kelli Russell Agodon, a poet I admire immensely for her commitment to eco-themes and human nature and the beauty with which she tenders...
WATCH THE VIDEO & REPORT YOUR CARBON FOOT PRINT!
Watch the video at https://youtu.be/CELn-VyGa4Y and take your carbon footprint right away. Email your results to wordtoaction2020@gmail.com. We’ll send you a reminder in 3 months to take the carbon footprint again. This way we measure the impact of words...
A Special Thanks to Our Guest Poets:
Richard Blanco, Kelli Russell Agodon, Enda Wyley, Craig Santos Perez, Will McInerney, Tess Barry You each made such a special effort for our week long retreat and moving performance!
Reflecting on Word to Action
Well, after a week to think about it, re-shelve all of the poetry and reference books I had out for prompts, and take in all of the comments, I am finally reflecting on the first Word to Action Retreat and performance. I am satisfied with Word to Action 20 and look...
This Is a Writing Retreat for Poets
Because Covid-19 stranded so many of our invited poets in their respective homes/countries, we had to make a few adjustments. In fact, we were making adjustments right up until the weekend before the first poets arrived. Our in-house poets are down to three: students...
Poetry In This Pandemic: We Are Prepared
Our desks are spaced and all reading & writing spaces are flooded with natural light and fresh air. We can do Word to Action safely. To make things easier, we will limit our in-house guests and allow students to participate via video conference. Here’s how:...
Reserve Your Seats
Reserve your seats for the October 18, 2020 Word to Action spoken word event at www.literaturhaus.li (Cathy Wittmeyer). Seats are limited due to the pandemic, so please reserve early. If the places fill up we will have a second performance on the same day. ...
Sign Up! Students & Poets for Action
Oct 12 - 18 The Poets By video: Will McInerney Kelli Russell Agodon Richard Blanco Enda Wyley Craig Santos Perez Tess Barry In person: Romana Iorga Oliver Miltenberger* Phillip Border Oliver Spann Cathy Wittmeyer (host) *also a climate scientist The Programme...
Word-To-Action
The following description is contingent upon allowable travel and health and safety guidelines in relation to the coronavirus pandemic. The Word -to-Action writing retreat will be a (1) weeklong poetry experience where poets and students will have the opportunity to...