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Workshops

Matthews Public Library Writing Workshop

First Event — November 18, 2025

Nov 11 •

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The Mercantile Writing Workshop

Nov 11 •

Prayer Room Writing Workshop

Nov 11 •

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Writing communities that bring people together across gaps of economics, culture, housing status

From the Workshops

Perceptive Pets

Prompt: Write about things that are not dumb.

Nov 11 •

Quiet Questions

Prompt: You’re going to have dinner with two people who have passed — famous or not.

Nov 11 •

Prompt: Write about this idea: “The moral arc of history is long, but bends toward justice.”

Nov 11 •

An Intentional Journey

Prompt: For an entire month, you can travel anywhere in the world with all expenses paid.

Nov 11 •

Peace be with you.

Nov 11 •

Writing Prompts

Write About: Pennies, Chocolate!, Perspectives

Writing Prompts for the Week of October 13, 2025

Oct 14 •

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Writing Prompts — Beliefs, Media, Gratitude

Prompts for the week of October 6th

Oct 8 •

Write About Good Times, Hard Times, and Making Changes

Writing prompts, a workshop opportunity for anyone anywhere, and more

Oct 2 •

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4:56

Write About: Charlie Kirk, your worldview, and people who believe differently

Watch now | This week's writing workshop was one of the best ever — we dove right in to the minefield.

Sep 17 •

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Community Needs

5:04

NEED MET: Qiana Needed help with Rent and Utilities

🔥 CURRENT NEED

Jul 29

Help Bridge the Monthly Gap for Two Households

🔥 CURRENT NEED

Jul 28 •

Michael Lost His Spot in the Shelter and Needs Short-Term Help

🔥 CURRENT NEED

Jul 14 •

Jiarus Was Accepted to College But Needs Tuition Help

Jul 26, 2023 •

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