Listwa Collective

Sharing Caribbean stories with the world 📚🌎

[Rhyesa Joseph @RhyesaJ]

Jou Entennasyonnal pou Kwéyòl
Ès ou sav? Do you know ?

Places in Saint Lucia in Kwéyòl

The Kwéyòl Version of the National Anthem

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Listwa Collective is deeply honored to have shared Kei Miller’s boundless wisdom with our participants and facilitators.

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Storytelling is more than just putting pen to paper. In a feature presentation that explored our role as storytellers, technique, innovation, creativity, narratives, and Caribbean identity, Kei Miller led Listwa’s Writing Retreat on a journey unlike any other.

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A look back on Day 2 of the Tiwé Listwa Writing Retreat, a day that focused on who we are and how to represent our unique Saint Lucian identities in our writing. ✍🏾

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The big reveal! 🎉 Accomplished Jamaican author Kei Miller is the featured speaker on the final day of the Tiwe Listwa Writing Retreat!

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How do you craft a story? Mac Donald Dixon led the first session of Listwa's Writing Retreat: Story Crafting 101 ✍🏽

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Look out for an exciting update on our special featured speaker tomorrow 😉

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They're just as excited as we are!

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Meet the team of distinguished facilitators who’ll be leading Listwa’s Writing Retreat participants in an engaging & instructive weekend.

Our facilitators are a diverse collective of writers, historians, researchers, cultural activitists, & creatives.

[Nelcia Charlemagne @nelciathewriter]

Super excited to join these other amazing women this weekend for Listwa Collective’s first ever writing retreat. ✍🏾

Follow @/listwacollective on IG for real time updates beginning Saturday, October 4.

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Meet the dynamic team behind Listwa’s first ever writing retreat! We’re a small but mighty team dedicated to creating an engaging and collaborative learning environment for our first cohort of creatives. ✍🏾

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Beautiful CARIFESTA Facts

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A huge thank you to everyone who applied, and to everyone who helped us spread the word!

We're very pleased with the response and excited for October! Our selected applicants will be notified by September 7th.

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We're excited to announce our inaugural writing retreat which gives Saint Lucian storytellers a unique, fully funded opportunity to build community & strengthen their craft. Open to writers at all stages! 🇱🇨✍🏽

Interested? Apply here: https://t.co/gZGsZfmOxZ
Deadline: August 22

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Today is the last chance to apply for this unique opportunity!

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Applications close tomorrow. Don't miss your chance to learn & write with us! ✨

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We welcome applications from Saint Lucian writers at all experience levels 🇱🇨✍🏽

The weekend will include 4 workshops led by fantastic facilitators, engaging writing & storytelling activities, an interactive tour, & a special feature address!

Apply here: https://t.co/WatGM5XuFo

[Listwa Collective @Listwa758]

We welcome applications from Saint Lucian writers at all experience levels 🇱🇨✍🏽

The weekend will include 4 workshops led by fantastic facilitators, engaging writing & storytelling activities, an interactive tour, & a special feature address!

Apply here: https://t.co/WatGM5XuFo

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Applications close in one week! Have you or your writer friends applied? 👀

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We're excited to announce our inaugural writing retreat which gives Saint Lucian storytellers a unique, fully funded opportunity to build community & strengthen their craft. Open to writers at all stages! 🇱🇨✍🏽

Interested? Apply here: https://t.co/gZGsZfmOxZ
Deadline: August 22

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Today marks 15 years since Saint Lucia's Queen of Culture passed away.

Sesenne Descartes is one of the most iconic voices and faces tied to Saint Lucian folk culture.

Her melodies remain the life blood of Saint Lucia's Flower Festivals.

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Application link: https://t.co/WatGM5Y2uW

Deadline: August 22nd

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A key focus of our work is helping to empower established writers, while also nurturing the next generation of storytellers.

Our upcoming writing retreat is open to writers at all stages, and we're committed to the inclusion of young voices!