Events
Through community writing, Communal Pen showcases stories to explore the dynamic and ever-changing state of South Carolina. We connect unheard voices through writing workshops, curated publications, and a digital platform.
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Clicking the Pen – May 16
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Spark! Workshop – Virtual
In the Communal Pen workshop, we will write to celebrate and explore our connections to place and community. The writing process can help us awaken and preserve thoughts and traditions, offering insight, understanding, and respect to present and future generations. This four-hour writing workshop draws inspiration from the Smithsonian exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation is a springboard…
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Anthology Launch
The Communal Pen is releasing its first anthology, Snapshots of South Carolina. We will be celebrating online and in-person on the Coastal Carolina University campus on June 7, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Our anthology includes stories and authors from the last six years of Communal Pen, since its…
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Local Stories Matter Summer Workshops with Georgetown Library
Georgetown Library and the Communal Pen initiative are teaming up for a weekly community writing workshop. Communal Pen facilitators come in every other Thursday, but the group meets to write and workshop every Thursday throughout the summer at the Georgetown Library. Workshops last from 3-5 p.m. in the main auditorium of Georgetown’s main branch.
Past Events
While our process is still evolving, the Communal Pen initiative has created an amazing array of events, workshops, and pop-ups. While these events are in the past, you can still explore the stories and activities associated with them. If you’d be interested in attending or hosting a similar event or one on a related topic, please reach out to us to get involved.
