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Amherst Writers & Artists

The AWA’s core belief is every person is a writer, and every writer deserves a safe environment in which to experiment, learn, and develop craft. I completed my training to become a certified Amherst Writes & Artists Workshop Facilitator in August of 2021. Since then, I have been an active affiliate and continue to serve the AWA community. You can join the AWA community as a writer member or attend training to become a facilitator.
About Amherst Writers & Artists
AWA was founded by Pat Schneider and our method is outlined in her book, Writing Alone and With Others (2003, Oxford University Press). She established and grew the methodology while working with women in a housing project in Chicopee, MA. This work rises from that legacy of working with the under-served, the marginalized and the oppressed, especially those with interrupted educations. It also incorporates principles from the writing process movement. You can find the AWA method in elementary, high school, and college classrooms across the country, engaging writers differently. We are a 50(c)3 non-profit and sustain ourselves with donations from passionate writers and readers like you.
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About Bookshop:
Our mission is simple: To help local, independent bookstores thrive in the age of ecommerce. Every purchase on the site financially supports independent bookstores. Our platform gives independent bookstores tools to compete online and financial support to help them maintain their presence in local communities.
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