Writing Ourselves Larger: A Fat Liberation Writing Series
Second Wednesday of Each Month, October-June
5pm PT / 6pm MT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET
10/14/26, 11/11/26, 12/9/26, 1/13/27, 2/10/27, 3/10/27, 4/14/27, 5/12/27, 6/9/27
Duration: 60 minutes
This 9-month creative writing workshop series invites participants to explore body, identity, memory, joy, reclamation, and what it means to live fully and authentically. Through accessible writing prompts, poetry, reflection, and optional sharing, we will use our words to challenge the stories imposed on fat bodies and make room for the stories we choose to tell about ourselves. No writing experience is necessary. Participants can simply come as they are, with something to write with and a willingness to explore.
TOPICS:
Month 1: I Am More Than…
October 14, 2026
Month 2: The Body Remembers
November 11, 2026
Month 3: Taking Up Space
December 9, 2026
Month 4: Reclamation
January 13, 2027
Month 5: Fat Joy
February 10, 2027
Month 6: What We Inherited
March 10, 2027
Month 7: The Gaze
April 14, 2027
Month 8: The Body I Imagine
May 12, 2027
Month 9: We Are Still Here
June 9, 2027
Image Description: Headshot of Vanessa Chica Ferreira
GUEST BIO:
Vanessa Chica Ferreira (she/her) is a multifaceted force in the cultural landscape of New York City. As an educator, poet, playwright, and fat activist, she crafts works that challenge societal norms and invite deep vulnerability. Vanessa co-wrote the play "Live Big Girl," which captivated audiences at renowned venues such as The National Black Theatre, The Tank, and BAAD, with its bold exploration of body positivity and fat activism. The play’s powerful message resonated through sold-out performances. Vanessa and her co-writer Rebeca Lois Lucret were awarded the prestigious 2023 Bronx Cultural Visions Grant, supported by the Howard Gilman Foundation. This grant enabled the creation of their second poetic play, “Live Big Girl: A Chair That Fits,” which debuted in April 2024 at Lehman College. Her written work reflects her dedication to exploring the human experience and has been featured in various publications, including *Snapdragon: A Journal of Art and Healing*, *Essential Voices: A COVID-19 Anthology*, *The Acentos Review*, and *Great Weather for Media*. Discover more of Vanessa Chica’s impactful work at VanessaChica.com
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