Community Writing Center
sine cera--DiverseCity Writing Series anthology | sic: the CWC Online Magazine |
Freedom Writers | sic--Writing from CWC Workshops |
One City: West Side Stories | This I Believe |
Radio Essays | Wasatch Ironpen |
Other Publications | |
sine cera: a DiverseCity Writing Series Anthologysine cera began in 2003 as a way to showcase writing from the DiverseCity Writing Series. Every year, we publish a new edition of sine cera and host a public reading to celebrate participants' work. The DWS currently has eleven writing groups that contribute to sine cera. Throughout the city, people are writing and sharing their words with others. Writer Consent Release |
In partnership with the larger Salt Lake City Freedom Riders Project headed by KUED, the CWC celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement; particularly, the 400 Americans who, in 1961, got on buses and risked their lives in defense of Americans’ Civil Rights. The CWC invited community members to share their written story of civil rights as it relates to their experience or the change they want to see. This was all prompted by the question: While we’ve come a long way, are we there yet?
Read the Freedom Writers Publication |
One City: West Side Stories
 | Salt Lake City may be the biggest small town in the west, but it consists of many smaller diverse communities. In partnership with the Salt Lake City Library, the Community Writing Center presents One City: Westside Stories. This program invites community members living on the Westside to participate in mutual dialogue about their community. High school students and senior citizens will interview each other about their experiences living in this vibrant community. To learn more about our partnerships with the Salt Lake City public library click here. |
| In April, Sorenson Center teens and seniors from the Sunday-Anderson Senior Center engaged in an evening of dialogue from different generational perspectives. These conversations have been refocused into written work about their community. The interviews and shared writing between teens and seniors will become an on-line portrait of the West Side. You can also read the article about OneCity West Side Stories published by the Deseret News here! |
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| | Read the Reflections: Ellen Roberts: The Field; a Childhood Memory Amelia King: Community Senior Center Javier Cabrera: Untitled Jenna Casas: One City Westside Stories John Florez: Westside Has Community Pride, Strong Values Cathy Brasher: Rose Park 1955-1963 |
| Listen to the Interviews: Afton Blackwell with Amelia King Frank Bond with Andre Jenna Casas with Kitty Web Jenna Casas with Wilma Peterson Mario with Ellen Roberts Steven Cabera with Leo Loya John Florez with Daniel Casas |  |
Radio Essays
Radio is one of the most democratic forms of media—it’s free, almost everyone has access to it and it offers immediate insight and connection through voice. Writing for radio is a great way to connect with others and share your ideas and opinions. This past November, in 2010, the CWC hosted a writing for radio workshop that covered the basics of writing for radio, including tools for crafting a strong narrative and engaging listeners. The writers’ narratives were then recorded at the CWC. Listen to the radio essays from local Utah residents below!
| You’re Not Going to College | My Dad Died of Cancer |
| The Great Shoreline | We Never Made Fun of Him |
| I am Usually a Deep Sleeper |
sic: the CWC Online Magazine
sic is an online publication showcasing writing generated in Writing Workshops. All workshop participants are welcome to submit their writing online or bring their work into the CWC. Submissions should include the writer's name, phone number, and the the workshop that was attended. For more information, contact the CWC at (801) 957-2192.
Created to model the 1950s radio program hosted by Edward R. Murrow, This I Believe is a national media project engaging people in writing, sharing, and discussing the core values and beliefs that guide their daily lives.
No one sees the world quite the way you do. Participate in the historic This I Believe series, and come together with CWC writers and the KUER staff to explore your beliefs through writing.
Read the This I Believe Essays
Read other essays submitted by Utahns
Wasatch Ironpen Literary Marathon
During the the Utah Arts Festival, the SLCC Community Writing Center hosts the Wasatch Ironpen Literary Marathon. Provided with a visual prompt (a picture of the Murray smokestacks), contestants are given 24 hours to create a poem, short story or essay.
For more information about the Utah Arts Festival, visit the festival website at www.uaf.org.
View past winners and read some of their works here.
Other Publications
K-12 Haiku Contest Winners
Before sine cera
Before launching sine cera, the DiverseCity Writing Series worked with local organizations in two-month writing workshops, each culminating in a publication and a public reading.- Healing Together, with the Cancer Wellness House
Wisdom in Words, with Justice, Economic Independence and Dignity for Women
Turning Pages to Mature Wisdom, with the Liberty Senior Center
Shelter Writes, with The Road Home Shelter