Name: Word is Bond writing group
Start: 2026-01-03T10:00:00-06:00
Location: Kansas City Public Library - Westport Branch

Are you a poet, writer, or artist?
Are you ready to solidify your creative practice?
Do you enjoy having a flexible structure and supportive environment?
Are you interested in developing a deep community?
Word is Bond is a monthly, queer-led, trauma-informed writing group where every genre and every level of experience is truly welcome. We gather to build a consistent creative practice, soften the isolation that so often comes with making art, and learn what fuels each other’s motivations, hopes, and long-term creative goals. Each session is guided by my lively, mindful, free-spirited approach, offering structure, support, and joy. Together we create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, experiment freely, and grow in community with other writers who want to be witnessed, connected, and inspired.
1st Saturdays in 2026
10:00 to 12:30 at the Westport Library
First meeting: Jan 3.
There will be a zoom option if the weather is bad.
How do I sign up?
SUBSCRIBERS to my substack are MEMBERS of Word is Bond! The cost is $20 per month. This grants entry to the in-person workshop and to the shared google drive community. Cash at the door is perfectly acceptable as well.
Need a scholarship? You can do a work trade with me, email me!
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You will make friends!
You can share your exciting events and opportunities!
You get a whole group of accountability buddies!
You can become a Founding Member and get intentional 1:1 time with NZ.
Your writing practice will be nourished!
You can bring a friend anytime you want for free!
You get first access to upcoming workshops and events with NZ!
What will we study?
Each month will have a different theme: introductions, metaphor, narrator, characters, framing, imposter syndrome, plot and setting, emotional resonance, finishing, performance, publishing, releasing.
There will be open discussion time, a 20 minute writing time, and then opportunity to share what we’ve written. 10-10:30 is gathering time and community connection. 10:30-12:30 is the workshop. The library opens at 10, so don’t arrive early!
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or just show up! Cash at the door is fine, too.