Life Between the Lines: A Writing Workshop for the Family Members of Veterans and Active Military Personnel
Life Between the Lines is a new writing class specifically for veterans and their family members, developed in partnership between novelist and VCU creative writing instructor (and one of JRW's founders!) David L. Robbins and Dr. Jared C. Schultz, Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, and part of a grant supported by the Virginia Division of Veteran Services. It's a trauma-informed, culturally responsive initiative designed to support veterans and their caregivers in processing life experiences, building resilience, and fostering connection through guided creative writing. Participants will engage in structured writing groups facilitated via Zoom. Through autobiographical or fictional storytelling, participants explore meaningful experiences in a safe, supportive environment, receive instruction, and participate in workshop critiques to hone their craft and develop their voice. The workshop runs for ten weeks on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 pm , starting June 1, and ending August 3. Any veterans or family members of veterans with an interest in writing are encouraged to register HERE.