Grab your pen, favorite writing notebook, and a comfortable pair of shoes. The first 2016 NEWP writing marathon will take place in downtown Lincoln. RSVPs can be sent to dweis@cox.net.

What is a writing marathon? It is a gentle process that brings writer to both place and community. In small groups, marathon participants find a series of locations where they choose to visit. Stopping at each location for at least ten minutes to sit, observe, and write. Writers can choose to write in any genre and on any thought or inspiration. After an agreed upon time, the writers gather to share their work. Each member reading in part or whole the piece they have created. The other members listen and do not comment on what is shared other than to smile, nod, or simply say “thank you.” The group repeats this process at each location it travels to.

Sponsored by the Nebraska Writing Project (more information: http://nebraskawritingproject.org/2016/01/01/2016-writing-marathons-announced/)