As mentioned in the statement of intent, the Women's Writes Movement blog is intended as a forum in which all women are invited to participate!
While we encourage a wide variety of voices, hateful, disrespectful, misogynistic and/or homophobic behavior on this blog will not be tolerated. These types of posts will be removed!
HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR POST ON THIS BLOG
(***PLEASE NOTE: the following directions are not intended for designated wwm contributors. contributors need only log in to blogger and click the "new post" link.)
We welcome your contributions! There are two simple posting methods:
1) To post via email, just send an email to: womenswrites.post@blogger.com
How it works- The subject of your email will be published as the subject of your post, and your email text will serve as the body of your post, so make sure you're satisfied with your email before sending it! Your email address will NOT appear in your post.
*If using this method, please include your name somewhere within your post, preferably in your title (unless posting anonymously).
2) If you would rather we post it on your behalf, please send an email to: womenswrites@gmail.com. We'll be happy to publish your post on the site!
Feel free to email womenswrites@gmail.com with any questions, comments, or suggestions.
HAPPY POSTING!
*** Sorry all, but due to the overwhelming, and ANNOYING, amount of spam this site has endured, WWM has now become a designated contributor site only. What does that mean? Well, if you'd like to post then you'll either have to rely on step 2, or email us with a valid email address and we can add you on the roll of contributors. Sorry about this lameness, but blame spam!! Evil, evil, spam! ThanX.
Thursday, December 28, 2006
why we write
simone/27/afro-japanese american/non-profiteer/california
everyday i'm inspired by someone or something, and most of the time, it's either a woman or a project created by a woman. i respect the determination and intelligence of amy goodman, admire the life-long activism of yuri kochiyama, and love the accessibility of bell hooks' scholarship. she may be a fictional character, but i also value the rebellious independence and creativity embodied by pippi longstocking!
while i'm no advocate of hero(ine) worship, i like to think this constant inspiration keeps me moving in the right direction, keeping my creative and intellectual juices flowing.
in exploring our collective experience through writing, i hope that this blog project will encourage us all to continue to be inspired by the everyday amazingness of women, including you and me. friends, new and old, we welcome you! we're so glad you're here and eagerly look forward to reading your writes.
everyday i'm inspired by someone or something, and most of the time, it's either a woman or a project created by a woman. i respect the determination and intelligence of amy goodman, admire the life-long activism of yuri kochiyama, and love the accessibility of bell hooks' scholarship. she may be a fictional character, but i also value the rebellious independence and creativity embodied by pippi longstocking!
while i'm no advocate of hero(ine) worship, i like to think this constant inspiration keeps me moving in the right direction, keeping my creative and intellectual juices flowing.
in exploring our collective experience through writing, i hope that this blog project will encourage us all to continue to be inspired by the everyday amazingness of women, including you and me. friends, new and old, we welcome you! we're so glad you're here and eagerly look forward to reading your writes.
Why is the WWM necessary?
Dolly/27/Latina/Library assistant
Why is the WWM necessary?
Writing a ’zine and blogging was a cathartic experience in my early twenties. Plus, being my own editor/publisher/etc. was freeing as my words were w/out censorship. One problem however, was that aside from a few letters/posts and discussions w/close friends, I felt marooned to my realm of thought only. Sure, I knew what my worldviews were, but how did they fare in contrast to other women? What did other females feel/think?
For some time now, I’ve wanted to start something that was more inclusive; I wanted the existence of a place where ALL women could voice themselves about ALL topics pertinent to them. Understanding that a ’zine might be dated, the idea of communal blogging seemed like a more (techno) logical step toward female solidarity. My good friend Simone & I created this blog so that ALL women could be heard w/out restrictions.
I truly hope that the WWM serves as a home for free thought, and facilitates the connection of women on ALL levels.
So...let’s get our feminist fingers to our keyboards.
dolly x0x0x0
“Let woman then go on -- not asking as favour, but claiming as right, the removal of all the hindrances to her elevation in the scale of being . . .” --Lucretia Mott (don‘t know who she is? Find out on your next googling spree)
Why is the WWM necessary?
Writing a ’zine and blogging was a cathartic experience in my early twenties. Plus, being my own editor/publisher/etc. was freeing as my words were w/out censorship. One problem however, was that aside from a few letters/posts and discussions w/close friends, I felt marooned to my realm of thought only. Sure, I knew what my worldviews were, but how did they fare in contrast to other women? What did other females feel/think?
For some time now, I’ve wanted to start something that was more inclusive; I wanted the existence of a place where ALL women could voice themselves about ALL topics pertinent to them. Understanding that a ’zine might be dated, the idea of communal blogging seemed like a more (techno) logical step toward female solidarity. My good friend Simone & I created this blog so that ALL women could be heard w/out restrictions.
I truly hope that the WWM serves as a home for free thought, and facilitates the connection of women on ALL levels.
So...let’s get our feminist fingers to our keyboards.
dolly x0x0x0
“Let woman then go on -- not asking as favour, but claiming as right, the removal of all the hindrances to her elevation in the scale of being . . .” --Lucretia Mott (don‘t know who she is? Find out on your next googling spree)
Statement of Intent
women's writes movement is a blog project created by and for women. our goal is to provide a safe space for self-expression, rants, ideas, and self-introspection. as feminists, we feel that the creation of this forum is a political act because it promotes free thought and represents diverse female voices. we encourage all women to participate by posting entries publicly or anonymously.
Note: while this site is primarily intended for female expression, we also encourage men to comment and share their ideas.
ThanX, the sisters of the WWM
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