Resource: What Cheer Writers Club - Providence, RI



Upon arriving in Providence, I started hearing about a new resource:  What Cheer Writers Club.  It is a non-profit supporting Rhode Island's makers of written, spoken, and illustrated word.  As a blogger and a podcast producer, I made beeline down the space on Westminster Street to get the scoop.

What Cheer Writers Club is a membership community supporting all kinds of writers in Rhode Island, including:

  • Writers, editors, journalists
  • Graphic novelists, illustrators, comic creators
  • Indie publishers, agents, writing-related organizations
  • Podcasters, narrators


I met with one of the founders, Anne Holland, a co-founder of the non-profit to do a tour and to learn about the benefits of becoming a member.  


   

The gorgeous space offers an option to use co-working spaces, a board room for meetings, and classroom to teach a workshop, and a salon to host an evening celebration.  There is also a podcast studio that is to also include a digital editing bay.  Access to most of the rooms are also available to the general public for a fee while members gain access at no cost for writing-related use. The exception is the podcast studio - that is only available for members at an hourly use fee that is very reasonable.

  

As a member, you also have access to meet up gatherings, use of the postal address, and publicity opportunities.  Content creators have access to three ways to showcase their work: 
  • Member Wall of Fame - a place for your book, zine, or promo card.
  • RIters Resource - a mention in the biweekly newsletter.
  • Pressing Matters - your event listing in the news feed.
To learn more about this new resources located in downtown Providence, check out their website, www.whatcheerclub.org.

 Here my interview with Jillian and Jodie here!



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