{"id":14937,"date":"2020-12-11T15:15:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T20:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artsatmichigan.umich.edu\/ink\/?p=14937"},"modified":"2020-12-11T15:15:26","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T20:15:26","slug":"looking-forward-writer-to-writer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artsatmichigan.umich.edu\/ink\/2020\/12\/11\/looking-forward-writer-to-writer\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking Forward: Writer to Writer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey arts, ink readers!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"I hope exam season is treating you well and you\u2019re finding ways for self-care in the midst of all of it. This week, I spoke with Aylin Gunal, Editor-in-Chief for Writer-to-Writer. I asked her about the publication, how the organization has adjusted to this semester, how she perceives creativity on campus this semester, and how students can get involved. It was a wonderful conversation I\u2019m excited to share with you all!<\/span><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t already know, Writer to Writer is a student publication that began in the Minor in Writing program. The twice-yearly collection is open to students across campus and encourages multi-modal writing submissions (videos, photo essays, etc.). The organization\u2019s staff is made up of students, many of whom are in the Minor in Writing program, though others are welcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to technology, not a ton has changed for Writer to Writer this semester. Aylin told me that they\u2019ve been pretty successful adjusting their regular programming to be online, including their weekly meetings. Additionally, they\u2019ve begun to incorporate more events like writer\u2019s workshops, which have served as community-builders within the organization. This has been especially important, as Aylin realized how valuable the small chat before meetings and between discussions was once it was significantly reduced due to zoom. In order to address this, they\u2019ve been incorporating more intentional community-building activities this semester, including a minor-wide book exchange for the holiday season! Although it\u2019s not quite the same as hanging out in North Quad every week, it\u2019s a way for writers to expand their skills and make friends during this crazy year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When I asked Aylin how she saw creativity on campus adjusting this semester, she told me that she really missed the chance encounters that being on campus in typical semesters allows. You can walk through the Diag and see a group of students playing handmade instruments, pass the art museum and see a new exhibit, or walk by a pillar filled with fliers and learn about an acapella concert happening that weekend. Now, the information you get is much more based on following the right people or being on the right newsletters, which can limit what you\u2019re exposed to. Hopefully, however, we find ways to bring some of these simple reminders of \u201cnormalcy\u201d back to campus next semester.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in getting involved with Writer to Writer, you can submit your work to their blog or publication <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. If you\u2019re interested in being on the staff, you can email <\/span>writer-to-writer@umich.edu<\/span><\/a> and attend the next weekly meeting. You can also stay up to date with their activities, including a soon-to-be-announced campus-wide writing competition, by following their <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a> pages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s all from me this week! Good luck to everyone on finals and remember to take some time to take care of yourself! I\u2019ll technically be on hiatus until classes return but keep an eye out\u2026 you may get a special post or two \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n

-Lucy<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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