About

Our Mission and Values

“…since I knew I could never be happy being anything but a writer, … I kept at it because I knew Mockingbird had to be my first novel, for better or for worse.”  Harper Lee

At Mockingbird Writers we too are passionate about writing.  Our mission is to write and to support each other through the good times and bad times.

We offer:

·         Feedback and support from other writers

·         Monthly face-to-face themed meetings

·         Opportunities for members to write guest blog pieces or articles for Mockingbirdwriters.net

·         Bi-annual writing day retreats

·         Special guest speakers, workshops and more

Our Major Goals :

  1. We aim promote the belief that reading and writing create a deeper understanding of ourselves and others, and broadens society’s collective consciousness
  2. We aim to attract and retain new members by  providing a collaborative and interactive meeting space for talented new and established writers.
  3. We aim to commit to a diverse community by nurturing an inclusive, supportive and welcoming environment.

Our Shared Values :

  • Quality Writing: Mockingbird Writers is dedicated to the supporting the highest potential of each writer, whatever his or her goals and talents. We are committed to increasing awareness of local authors producing high quality work.
  • Collaboration: Writing is often a solitary art but all writers need the inspiration and support of others. Our workshops. Meetings and website brings together new and established writers in deeply collaborative relationships.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion : We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are heard. We uphold a commitment to a diverse community by nurturing an inclusive, supportive, and welcoming environment.
  • Dissent and disagreement: We believe that challenging or confronting conversations can and should take place at times, but we expect our writers to voice their opinions in a safe and respectful manner.
  • Respectful and Critical : As writers we often critique each other’s work. We do this in a respectful and non-judgmental manner to ensure the feedback will develop and nurture the writer’s work.