Creative Writing: Virtual Writing Inspired by Photos

A picture is worth a thousand words – and can also inspire writing a thousand words! Using personal photos and other types of pictures to spark creativity, participants will write both non-fiction (about memories evoked by the images) as well as imaginative fictional stories! Integrating writing exercises and a mindfulness-based approach, this class is for anyone who enjoys writing in any form (stories, poems, journaling, letters, etc.) as well as for photographers looking to develop narratives around their work. Providing a welcoming and supportive group environment, the class is open to veterans, current active duty and reserve members and family members.

Have you taken an Operation ART class before?

Yes

Contact Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

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Phone

Address

Address Line 1

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City

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

If other, please provide in which county you reside.

Emergency Contact Information

If you would like to, you may add an emergency contact to your registration. This person will be contacted by the Operation ART Program Manager if there is an emergency while in class.

Would you like to add an emergency contact?

Yes

Emergency Contact Name

First Name

Last Name

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Demographic Information

Please complete the demographic questions so we can understand the diversity of our class. This information is optional and does not affect your participation in the class.

What is your gender?

Male

Female

Non-Binary

Transgender

Prefer not to state

What is your current age range?

18 - 21

22 - 30

31 - 40

41 - 50

51 - 60

60+

Prefer not to state

What is your race / ethnicity?

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian or Asian American

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latinx

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Caucasian or White

Multiracial

Prefer not to state

Military Affiliation

What is your military connection?

Service Member (active, reservist, National Guard)

Prior Service Member (retiree, veteran)

Military family member

Caregiver for a military connected individual

Branch of Service

Please provide proof of service for yourself or the individual with which you are connected.

This could be a Military ID, VA ID, or DD214.

Class Details

How did you hear about this class?

How often do you engage with creative expression activities?

Infrequently (less than once a month)

Sometimes (at least once a month)

Regularly (at least once a week)

Which of the following creative writing activities do you engage with?

Poetry

Journaling

Stories (fiction and/or nonfiction)

Memoir

Drama, screen plays

Other

None

Please provide information on accommodations you may need to be successful in this class:

Media Release

Do you agree to be photographed/videoed for TJF media and shared with grantors and partners?

Occasionally we like to post photos/videos of activities happening during TJF Operation ART Classes on our social media, website, and share with our partners that help fund our programs.

Yes

Registration Payment Processing

I understand that my registration is non refundable if I am unable to attend class. Refunds will be granted if the class is canceled or if you withdraw from class up to 2 days before the start of class.

I understand.

Amount

$25 - Class Registration Fee

Add 3% to my total amount to help cover the payment processing fees