Are you feeling creatively stunted and deeply sad about the state of the world? Join the Midwives of Invention for a collective co-writing session where we’ll focus on imagination and possibility—and raise some much-needed funds for mutual aid groups in cities occupied by ICE.

We’ll be joined by writers Justinian Huang and Thomas Page McBee!

Our goals for this evening are simple and monumental: Stay creative, and stay connected.

Instead of despairing alone, spend some time in (online) community with a group of fellow writers and turn your rage into words on the page. Think of it as a keyboard danceathon!

We will begin with some brief thoughts on a question we’ve all been asking ourselves: What is the point of making art when it feels like the world is falling apart? Then, Ann and Jade will offer a few prompts you can use to tap into your imaginative power, and we will all write together.

Creativity and community are the way forward. We’re excited to write with you—and raise some money for a good cause while we’re at it. 

All The Details

Date: Tuesday, December 2nd

Start time: 5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET

Duration: 1.5 hours

Suggested Donation: $20, though you are welcome to give more. If you are eager to join but $20 is too steep, just give what you can. No writer will be turned away.

How/Where to Donate: We ask that you give directly to a mutual aid group in a city occupied by ICE. You can donate to one of our suggestions below, or to a similar group in your own community. Once you’ve made your donation, please 1) Screenshot your donation, and 2) Fill out the form below.

Zoom link: After you click “submit” on the form below, you’ll see the link to join the event. We’ll also send a reminder email (with the link again) the week before.

Suggested Mutual Aid Organizations:

• Chicago: Market Box, which sources food from small farms and distributes it across the South Side.

• DC: Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid welcomes new neighbors through solidarity, not charity.

• Los Angeles: Polos Pantry, which cares for food-, housing-, and resource-insecure communities across Southern California.

• NYC: Another World, a community space for social change where neighbors in central Brooklyn can come together to solve shared problems.

• Portland: Milk Crate Kitchen, which cooks and delivers meals to those in need, no questions asked.

  You can also donate to a trusted organization in your town, or your local food bank.

Sign Up to Join Us!

You'll see the zoom link after you hit submit. We'll also email it to you before Pen to Power begins.