Workshop, Open Mic, and Farm Tour Day: Anthology Release Party

Join us for two memorable afterntoons on Saturday and Sunday, December 6-7, from 2–4 p.m. at Eartha’s Farm and Market to celebrate the launch of our gorgeous 2025 Anthology, (a) river rising: SPACES and PLACES (Vol. VII).

This powerful collection amplifies the voices and stories of more than 80 Jacksonville-based writers and artists on themes of home, belonging, emotional refuge, and joyous rebellion. It's areflection on the diverse members of our community. Let’s come together to honor their work, share in their journeys, and toast to the transformative power of storytelling.

Get Your Tickets & Pre-Order Your Anthology Today!
Secure your copy with a pre-order to receive a special discount, ease checkout, and ensure you don't miss out! Our anthology pre-sale also supports our mission to uplift voices in our community. Plus, additional items—like our custom-designed journals and exclusive WWFAC T-shirts—will be available for purchase at the event!

Event Schedule: Saturday

• 1:30 p.m. [Pre-event] Come early for the Farmer's Market at Eartha’s Farm and Market!
• 2:00 p.m. Doors open and books available in the interior. Wander around to enjoy a presentation on Eartha White and a photography exhibit by the Jacksonville Photography Hub on special spaces and places. Please plan to stay for the afternoon after picking up your copy; you're going to love it!
• 2:30 p.m. Welcome and Introduction by Jennifer Wolfe and managing editor Jordy/n Bowen, with our cover artist Marsha Hatcher, and special guests Emily Mitchell (Zora Neale Hurston Fellow) and Satara Hall (Jacksonville Photography hub)
• 3:00–3:45 p.m. Community Read-Around: Contributors are invited to share their work, discuss their artistic process, or reflect on each other’s creations in small groups.
• 3:45 p.m. Closing Ceremony and additional purchases of the Anthology and the matching Anthology Journal.

Event Schedule: SUNDAY

• 2:00 p.m. Opening and welcome by Jennifer Wolfe
• 2:15 p.m. Speakers, including Sarah Salvatore, Farm Director, Imani Vidal, Farm Manager, and Bianca Dawson, Market Manager and Place-Maker Cohort Member
• 2:30 p.m. Farm Tour and Workshops, including
• Watercolor with Teresa Cook in her book on Jacksoville
• Indian cooking and recipe collection project, inspired by Aditi Ranjan’s poem in the anthology
• Build a fairy house and fairy furniture with facilitators Olivia Vo and Autumn Rutherford using found materials at the farm (for display there)

• 3:30 p.m. Open Mic begins!

Please register for the workshops by choosing that ticket. LImited seating.

Support the Community as a Golden Quill Member!
Take your support to the next level by becoming a Golden Quill Member for $100. Golden Quill members receive two extra copies of the anthology and are recognized as vital supporters of our work. to make a lasting impact on our mission to make writing accessible to all.

Why This Anthology Matters
This anthology is the culmination of personal journeys and community connections. For seven years as a nonprofit, Women Writing for (a) Change Jax has brought together women writers to share their stories. By celebrating the voices in this collection, we’re creating a ripple effect, inspiring others to find courage in their own stories—through words or art. We encourage you to buy multiple copies to share with friends and family, spreading the inspiration and courage found within these pages.

It’s Going to Be a Weekend to Remember!
Bring your family and friends, and come ready to celebrate, support, and be inspired by Jacksonville’s vibrant artistic community, as well as the important and vital work being done at Eartha’s Farm and Market—a special place and space in Jacksonville!

Get Your Tickets and Pre-Order Your Anthology Today!

Regular price for this year’s anthology is $30, but all contributors enjoy a special rate of $25.

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