This is you sign to write a persona poem. Sign up for Leticia Urieta's class on exploring persona poetry. Scholarships available! bit.ly/4sHsdgz

Happy Black History Month from Gemini Ink! We celebrate and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Black and African American communities. Who is one of your favorite Black writers? Name them in the comments👇 👇👇

We love seeing community at our events, so we cannot wait to create new memories at One Riverwalk Place! Would you like to support Gemini Ink's move? Donate here. Any amount helps! bit.ly/GeminiChampions

Join us for our next Teen Writing Circle meeting on January 31st! This is a free, virtual safe space for Bexar county teen writers to write and share their work. Register here! bit.ly/4jQHzeE

Looking for a slower Saturday morning? ☕ Join us for Poets & Coffee on Sat, Feb 21st, a free gathering for poetry lovers, the poetry-curious, and anyone who wants a thoughtful start to the weekend. geminiink.org/events/poets...

Join us on Friday, Jan. 30th for a special family-friendly reading of For a Girl Becoming with Joy Harjo, featuring illustrator Adriana Garcia and guest poets Laurie Ann Guerrero and Xelena González.

Read our full interview with Andrew Porter here bit.ly/4a1xszk or with the link in bio. Have you signed up for his lecture yet on February 16? Sign up today! Spots are limited. Prices start at $90.

Give your readers something to feel. This four-week hybrid course with Denise Tolan will help you unlock the power of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to bring your memoir to life. Class starts February 3rd. Register here bit.ly/48ZevNc

“The amount of feedback I received and saw other people receive showed me that the people in this group support each other and lift each other up.” -Teen Writing Circle participant Join us at our next meeting THIS SATURDAY January 31st at 12pm on Zoom! Register here bit.ly/4jQHzeE

In this five-week intermediate course with Elena Karina Byrne, we will explore the intersections between cinema and poetry, and imagine the poet as director, cinematographer, actor, screenwriter, stage designer, documentarian, etc. Register here! bit.ly/49KoQhv

Come write with me!

In this one-day generative workshop with @leticiaasu.bsky.social, participants will learn about persona, call-and-response dialogue, epistolary techniques, and how to apply these to our own writing. TWO scholarships available. Register at bit.ly/4sHsdgz

Excited to be be giving a craft lecture on setting and atmosphere as part of @geminiink.bsky.social’s Literary Masters Series this spring. If you’re interested in registering, you can find more info on Gemini Ink’s website: Geminiink.org.

Throwback to our Edgewood Walk Out & Speak Up performance at the Esperanza Center, in collaboration with the H.E. Butt Foundation. Missed it? Listen to these students' stories on our Soundcloud! soundcloud.com/gemini-ink

📚👉 Are you a writer digging up history to paint a picture of the past? Learn the ins and outs of historical research from a national bestselling author, Katie Gutierrez, on Monday August 4th! Spots are limited and going fast. Register here bit.ly/3SNwzSE

Sign up for Laura Munson's class, "Reconnect with Wonder & Illuminate Your Writing Process," while spots are still available. bit.ly/4ewrpod

Abby E. Murray’s workshop “The Art of Bad Poetry” is this Saturday, May 17, 10am-1:30pm CST via Zoom (including a 30-min lunch break). Description: “In this class … Expect laughter. Anticipate letting go of fears that limit us. Plan to write.” @geminiink.bsky.social

Check out Abby E. Murray’s recent interview - “The Writer’s Desk” features the desks and writing practices of Gemini Ink faculty, visiting authors, teaching artists, volunteers, students, interns, staff, partners and more. Abby’s workshop “The Art of Bad Poetry” is 5/17! @geminiink.bsky.social

Our amazing 4th and 5th grade poets at Walzem Elementary wrapped up their poetry workshop with a final celebration full of creativity, courage, and community! 📝✨ 👏 Huge congratulations to our young writers and incredible teaching artists, Excy Guardado Bonilla and Johnny Rivers!

Turn your story into a call for change. Join “Walk Out and Speak Up” to create and share personal stories inspired by the Edgewood Walkouts. Open to San Antonio teens 13–19. Learn more and sign up today. Info and Registration (Free): geminiink.org/events/walk-... #YouthPower #Storytelling

One of our many partner sites this Spring includes Bowden Academy, where teaching artists, Erica DeLaRosa and Oscar Montes led "Flash Fiction: A Creative Writing Workshop" for a group of 3rd-5th graders. Students practice sensory exercises for their flash fiction pieces.

Reminder! Our Veteran's Writing Collective meets Wednesday, March 19th at 6:30pm. 📓🖋📚 bit.ly/422GU2q This wonderful FREE ONLINE WORKSHOP celebrates the art of writing in a supportive environment. You’ll receive honest, positive, and constructive feedback from peers and mentors here.

📓 Have you signed up for ire'ne lara silva's essay workshop yet? Sign up while spots are available! bit.ly/3ENl1Lu In the meantime, check out ire'ne's Writer's Desk up on our site to read about her writing habits, routines, and favorite tunes. bit.ly/4bMibTf

If you're in San Antonio this evening, 3/12/25, join us for our LitMinds #bookclub at Gemini Ink. We'll discuss Rubén Degollado's masterful debut novel, The Family Izquierdo. RSVP bit.ly/3XXMFv6

📚✍ We only have one scholarship left for ire'ne lara silva's class, "Everything But The Kitchen Sink: A Workshop on Writing Hybrid Essays!" Sign up today for this course with the 2023 Texas Poet Laureate. bit.ly/3ENl1Lu

Next Wednesday, March 12th! Join us for LitMinds, Gemini Ink's book club, where we will discuss Rubén Degollado's "The Family Izquierdo." Share your thoughts and insights with our vibrant reading community. Free & open to everyone. bit.ly/3Xekg4D

Join us as we explore the fusion of Latinx music and poetry at this Library of America event. This panel features Latinx poets Excy Guardado (Ceiba ili), Urayoán Noel, and hip-hop artist Marco Cervantes (Mex Step). Moderated by poet Amalia Ortiz.

We have a new opening at Gemini Ink! We're seeking a Development Manager to help us grow and expand our impact. Learn more about this exciting opportunity: geminiink.org/work-with-us/ #LiteraryOrganizations #GeminiInk

Last week we held our final celebration for the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District's creative journaling workshop. Thank you to our teaching artists, Christen Barrón and Aminah Decé, and all who participated!

💥 TONIGHT at 7PM CST! 💥 Get the Zoom link through RSVPing on our Google Form. bit.ly/tbtatrsvp Join us at 7pm on Zoom for our Big Texas Author Talk featuring former San Antonio Poet Laureate, Octavio Quintanilla, moderated by Monique Quintana. #writing #poetry #sanantonio #octavioquintanilla

‼️ Calling All Teen Writers in San Antonio ‼️ Do you love to write? Want to connect with other young creatives? Join us for the Teen Writing Circle–a free virtual space for teens (ages 13-19). REGISTER TODAY! bit.ly/41FoULG 📅 When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 🕖 Time: 11:30AM-1PM CST 💻 Location: Zoom

STORY CORE begins tomorrow, 2/18/25, on ZOOM with author Rubén Degollado! Get to know him here, where he talks with Reader’s Advisory Librarian Laura Jean on YouTube. Class details are on our website. #WritingWorkshop www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqIn...

The Voices of San Anto reading at the San Antonio Library showcased powerful stories from our community. If you missed it, Empower House Radio captured the event and the "wide-ranging cuentos from people in our neighborhoods" (Marisela Barrera). Listen here: buff.ly/3CTrDHx

Sharing this poem with all of you that just seemed to hit home today: poets.org/poem/young-p... To a Young Poet by Zaina Alsous at Poets.org

Join us on Thursday, February 20th for our Spring Open House at Gemini Ink! Mix and mingle with our teaching artists and members of the San Antonio literary community. We hope to see you there! bit.ly/3Q1qiS5