The Mighty Pen Project

For several years, I have participated in the Mighty Pen Project, an intensive writing class for veterans sponsored by the Virginia War Memorial.

https://vawarmemorial.org/mightypen

The professor is David L. Robbins:

Learn more about David here: https://www.davidlrobbinsauthor.com/

David has helped and encouraged us to tell the stories that should not be forgotten. Some are personal, meant only for family and friends. Others document for all readers and historians the experiences of military service in the words of those who lived them.

It’s been a privilege to participate in the Mighty Pen Project. Being part of David’s class and sharing collegially with other writers has helped me tell the stories I couldn’t tell alone. Together, we have helped each other articulate not only the details of our experiences, but the profound truths inherent in them.

If you would like to read or hear these stories, The Virginia War Memorial provides access in two ways:

The Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive which preserves, shares, and honors stories written by military veterans and their supporters. Access this rich collection of creative, deeply expressive, and vital documents of service and history here:

https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/mighty_pen_archive/index.html

The Mighty Pen Podcast which premiered in January 2024. It is a culmination of ten years of Mighty Pen writing classes and shared veterans’ stories. As part of the tenth anniversary of the MPP, the podcast brings select stories to life with dramatic readings by professional actors. The readings are followed by interviews with the writers themselves. This program shares a vast range of experiences had by veterans and their families during war and peace times, during and after their service. The Mighty Pen Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the VWMF YouTube Channel. New episodes will drop every Tuesday throughout 2024 to commemorate the MPP’s anniversary.

This week, my story, Eyesore, read by Caitlin Nolan, can be heard here:

• The Homegoing
• The Mighty Pen Project
• Okay So Far
• A Word for Those Who Need It: Holiday Version
• Close at Hand

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