It would be a momentous challenge for us, as a very small group, to choose our very favorites from so many options—we need your help to choose which pieces to include in We'Moon! We also strongly believe that bringing in the opinions from the larger community is part of what makes We’Moon a beloved publication among such a broad spectrum of people.
We couldn’t gather in person, like we used to, so we stretched our grassroots, old-fashioned boundaries and took the circles online. The turnout was spectacular! Women from all over the world tuned in, and participation increased five-fold! We were able to garner the opinions from a wider diversity of women's cultures and experiences than ever before!
Since our circles are in webinar format, nobody will be able to see you or hear you, but you will have the ability to post a note in the chat area, and we will gather your opinions using a pop-up-poll, and all opinions will be anonymous.
A large part of the magic of We’Moon is the ceremonial way that we all create her, together. It’s the same on Zoom. We begin every circle with song and altar setting, adding a new element to the altar at each of the 23 or so circles. We then have an introduction with instructions, a Q&A opportunity and short exploration of the theme for the edition we're jurying for. Then we dive into the work. We’ll show the art and writing on screen and will read the writings out loud to you. You will have a few short moments to score the piece through a provided multiple choice polling option, and then we’ll move on to the next piece.
We will host circles at various times on various days of the week, hoping to land on some timeframes that work for you. Most of the circles will be scheduled for an hour and a half to two hours.
We will be circling for the entire month of August. Join us for as many sessions that fit into your schedule.
✓ Thursday, August 1st from 10am–12pm PDT
✓ Friday, August 2nd from 1 pm–3 pm PDT
✓ Friday, August 2nd from 4 pm–5:30 pm PDT (Writing Only)
✓ Saturday, August 3rd from 10am–12pm PDT
✓ Wednesday, August 14th from 3pm–4:30pm PDT (Writing Only)
✓ Saturday, August 17th from 12pm–2pm PDT
✓ Monday, August 19th from 10am–12pm PDT
✓ Tuesday August 20th from 10am–12pm PDT
✓ Tuesday August 20th from 3pm–4:30pm PDT (Writing only)
✓ Wednesday August 21st from 11am–12:30pm PDT (Writing only)
✓ Wednesday August 21st from 2pm–4pm PDT
✓ Thursday, August 22nd from 10am–12pm PDT
✓ Thursday, August 22nd from 1pm–3pm PDT
✓ Saturday, August 24th from 1pm–3pm PDT
✓ Sunday, August 25th from 10am–11:30am PDT (Writing Only)
✓ Monday August 26th from 1pm–3:00pm PDT
Wednesday August 28th from 11am–1pm PDT
Wednesday August 28th from 3pm–5pm PDT
Thursday August 29th from 10am–12pm PDT
Thursday August 29th from 1pm–3:00pm PDT
Friday August 30th from 9:30am–11:30am ± PDT (could go shorter or longer depending on how many submissions we have left to go through)
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You'll want to log in a little early to make sure your Zoom app is up to date. Here is the link to download the Zoom app if you don't already have it on your device.
This is a recurring webinar, so the same link will be used for every session. Here is the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89693257283
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– Your video will not be displayed. Only the hosts will have video and audio capabilities.
– You will be able to type questions into the chat window, but your microphone will be disabled.
– We’ll show you a piece of art or writing (the writings will be read aloud, as well. If you prefer to not hear the reader, you can turn the volume down on your device.)
– Then, we will activate a simple multiple-choice poll, with 5 options: On a scale of one to five, how much do you like this piece? Five hearts is the highest rating. The poll is only available through the app, so please download the Zoom app if you haven't already. The poll won’t appear if you are only viewing through your browser.
– We’ll give you a moment or two to make your choice.
– Your vote is anonymous, so not even the hosts will know how you voted.
– Then we will present the next piece.
Our circles are designed to be a low key affair—relaxed and informal—and hopefully entertaining and enjoyable. Before the circle, gather up everything you might need:
We will have a brief Q&A opportunity at the beginning of each circle, and if you have questions during the circle, you can type them in the chat. After the circle we will keep the webinar open for a few minutes so you can share feedback, suggestions, and kudos with us.
Thank you for your interest in helping create the next We'Moon. We’ll see you in the web-o-sphere!
For further info: 1.877.693.6666 or email Barb