This Happened

In broad strokes, it's a storytelling show, performed in varied venues. During the show writers of different points of view share personal stories inspired by a mutual theme. Adhering to a specific word count. There is an emcee, who welcomes the audience and embraces a variation on these talking points:

Yarnslingers was founded by Ramona Jan in 2011.

We are a group of writers dedicated to essays about personal experience, writing on a common theme, working within a similar word count.

We do not preview or critique each other's writing-out loud.

Before we are Yarnslingers, we are individuals with our own points of view.

The ideas expressed in our work belong to the writers, and do not reflect any collective opinions. Our unifying belief is freedom of speech.

If you are interested in participating or would like to get our email blasts about upcoming shows, please contact us via our website, www.yarnslingers.com, which features a blog from our writers.

Today's theme is FILL IN THE BLANK.

Our word count is FILL IN THE BLANK.

Writers, please remember to introduce the next reader after your piece is done.

Your microphone will be adjusted as needed.

Please silence your cell phones.

Enjoy the show.