Warrior Writers

It's Thursday Thoughts time! Here's today's writing prompt: You discover a bike in an old shop that’s said to grant one wish for every mile you ride. But there’s a catch—each wish comes with an unforeseen consequence. Write about the first time you ride the bike. What do you wish for, and how does the bike’s magic twist your wish in an unexpected way?

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Happy Warrior Writer Wednesday! Every Wednesday, we are sharing a veteran artist from our Warrior Writers community we think you should know. Today we are spotlighting Joy Damiani Music (Joy Damiani)! Check out Joy's writing, visual art and performances at the link! https://www.warriorwriters.org/artists/emily.html

Eddie Falcón and Angela Waller invite you to tonight's BIPOC writing workshop!

These workshops consist of prompts from BIPOC writers and/or articles about topics that pertain to our communities. Please bring yourself, your ancestors, your heart, and of course, your words to this exciting new space we’re creating to share in our life experience as people of color that goes beyond the military.

Thank you and hope to see you there! Sign up at the link: https://warriorwriters.networkforgood.com/events/75678-bipoc-writing-workshop-8-27

It's "Thursday Thoughts" time! Here's today's writing prompt: After dark, your favorite rollercoaster comes to life, whisking you through wild, otherworldly dimensions with each twist and turn. Write about the strange and thrilling places it takes you, and how you navigate the ride to make it back before sunrise.

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Happy Warrior Writer Wednesday! Every Wednesday, we are sharing a veteran artist from our Warrior Writers community we think you should know. Today we are spotlighting Justin Cliburn (What Good Would Come by Justin C. Cliburn)! Check out Justin's writing, visual art and performances at the link! https://www.warriorwriters.org/artists/jan.html

It's "Thursday Thoughts" time! Here's today's writing prompt: A group of friends finds a mysterious board game that starts affecting their real lives with each move. As the game’s bizarre effects escalate, they must figure out how to win and restore normalcy. What unexpected changes occur, and how do they handle them?

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Happy Warrior Writer Wednesday! Every Wednesday, we are sharing a veteran artist from our Warrior Writers community. Today's spotlight is on Martin Cervantez! Check out Martin's writing, art and performances at the link: https://www.warriorwriters.org/artists/martin.html

Join us for our rescheduled Warrior Writers Workshop on Tuesday, August 13!

Our participants will meet for a community meal in Bastion's Purple Heart Room at 5pm, followed by the workshop at 5:30pm.

If possible, please bring a photograph of yourself (hard copy or on a phone/laptop) from your time of military service.

All veterans and active duty military welcome! We hope to see you Tuesday.

*Warrior Writers is a national nonprofit founded by Bastion social worker Lovella Calica, LMSW. Warrior Writers helps veterans and active duty military explore experiences through writing in a welcoming, supportive environment.

It's Thursday Thoughts time! Here's today's writing prompt: You find a mysterious book in the library that, when opened, causes anything written in it to come true—except the book is filled with silly, nonsensical wishes. Write about the chaotic and hilarious results when you accidentally make one of those wishes come true.

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Happy Warrior Writer Wednesday! Every Wednesday, we are sharing a veteran artist from our Warrior Writers community we think you should know. Today we are spotlighting Drew Cameron! Check out Cameron’s writing, visual art, performances and photos at the link! https://www.warriorwriters.org/artists/drew.html

📣 EXCITING NEWS ALERT!

We are SO excited to share that Warrior Writers is back this summer with our Virtual Open Mic Night! In 2020, on Veterans Day, we held our first ever open mic night, and the success of the evening has made it a regular recurring event for Warrior Writers. Every few months we gather to provide a platform for veterans to share their stories and voices. We invite you to join us again on Tuesday, August 20th, through Zoom for an evening of art and community.

Sign up using the Google Form at the link in our bio to grab your spot to perform. Spots are open to veterans, service members, and military family members and caregivers.
No registration is needed to watch, just log onto Zoom on August 20th!

Registration Sign Up link: https://forms.gle/ShYhqcMPP33C5svE8

The August schedule for all things Warrior Writers workshops is here! Here's August at a glance. Be sure to register for these workshops at the link! https://www.warriorwriters.org/events.html

It's "Thursday Thoughts" time! Here's today's writing prompt: Write about a character who discovers a hidden door in their attic. When they open it, they find a room that contains something completely unexpected. What do they find, and how does it change their life?

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Happy Warrior Writer Wednesday! Every Wednesday, we are sharing a veteran artist from our Warrior Writers community we think you should know. Today we are spotlighting Jeremy Berggren! Check out Jeremy's writing, visual art, performances and photos at the link! https://www.warriorwriters.org/artists/jeremy.html

It's "Thursday Thoughts" time! Here's today's writing prompt: Describe a day at an isolated beach where a chance discovery of an old, weathered bottle washes ashore, containing a message that sets off a chain of unexpected events.

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Happy Warrior Writer Wednesday! Every Wednesday, we are sharing a veteran artist from our Warrior Writers community. Today's spotlight is on Chantelle Bateman! Check out Chantelle's writing, visual art and performances at the link: https://www.warriorwriters.org/artists/chantelle.html

Here's what's going on this week at Warrior Writers! Learn more about our workshops here: https://www.warriorwriters.org/events.html

It's "Thursday Thoughts" time! Here's today's writing prompt: Write about a mysterious package that arrives at your doorstep with no sender information, containing a map that leads to an unexpected treasure buried in your own backyard.

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Happy Warrior Writer Wednesday! Every Wednesday, we are sharing a veteran artist from our Warrior Writers community. Today's spotlight is on Kevin Basl—one of our great workshop facilitators! Check out Kevin's writing, art and performances at the link: https://www.warriorwriters.org/artists/kevin.html

Here's what's going on this week at Warrior Writers! Be sure to check out more information about all the events at the link: https://www.warriorwriters.org/events.html

✨ WHYY wants to hear from former and current service members about their experiences at home and abroad. StoryCorps has partnered with WHYY to record stories of veterans and members of the military community for this year’s Military Voices Initiative. They are inviting active service members, veterans, and their loved ones to record a conversation during one of our upcoming recording sessions at WHYY.

Sign up for a session at the link! https://support.whyy.org/page/66475/event/1

It's Thursday Thoughts time! Here's today's writing prompt: You find an old, ornate key in a park with a note attached that simply says, "Unlock your destiny." What happens next?

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Happy Warrior Writer Wednesday! Every Wednesday, we are sharing a veteran artist from our Warrior Writers community we think you should know. Today we are spotlighting Jan Barry! Check out Jan's writing, visual art, performances and photos at the link! https://www.warriorwriters.org/artists/jan.html

It's "Thursday Thoughts" time! Here's today's writing prompt: You find an antique watch at a flea market. When you wind it, it stops time for everyone but you. Write about your first experience with the pocket watch. What do you do with the frozen time?

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Happy Warrior Writer Wednesday! Every Wednesday we will share a veteran artist we think you should know. Today we are spotlighting Vainuupo Avegalio! Check out Vainuupo's writing, visual art, performances and photos at the link! Vainuupo Avegalio Artistry https://www.warriorwriters.org/artists/AV.html

The July schedule for all things Warrior Writers workshops is here! Here's July at a glance. Be sure to register for these workshops at the link! https://www.warriorwriters.org/events.html

Happy Warrior Writer Wednesday! Every Wednesday we will share a veteran artist we think you should know. Today we are spotlighting Chris Arendt! Check out Chris' writing, visual art and performances here: https://www.warriorwriters.org/artists/chris.html