“I think writing is the medicine that’s making me feel better.”
OUR MISSION
As a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3), we are committed to delivering impactful writing opportunities for children and families coping with the experience of hospitalization and chronic illness.
Some children wish to publish a book, while others may prefer to play through storytelling and literacy-based games and crafts: storytelling with illustrated cards, for example, or storytelling while simultaneously painting. We offer a broad variety of expressive writing opportunities, and can tailor the Writers Inc. experience to the individual child, because our core commitment is to relationship development. Fundamentally, our program facilitators are there to develop supportive, warm and trust-based relationships with patients and families that will enhance and improve the experience of a hospital stay.
Syncere reviews the final draft of his story The Feet That Came to Life.
PUBLISHING WITH WRITERS INC.
When a child or a family member wishes to create and publish a book, we involve the author in every aspect of the book design—from layout to cover art to the creation and design of an author biography for the book's final jacket. For many hospitalized children, loss of control is a significant fear—because they are in a situation where they fundamentally lack control over the environment, and their own bodies. We work to restore choice and creative control whenever and wherever possible—particularly throughout the design and layout process. We want to ensure that every piece created remains in the author’s voice.
All of our authors retain a formal copyright to any work created. We hope that our authors will feel a sense of mastery, ownership, and sincere accomplishment upon completion of a piece.
Our publishing platform offers design tools that are simple, elegant and accessible for patient participants of all ages. Once a book is complete, we send the final draft to our partner publishing house. Book production time is typically 1-2 weeks. Published works are then shipped directly to the patient and family, or directly to the hospital, per individual preference. We make all copies of any work published available to the patient and family at no cost.
“You made her stay at the hospital, and you gave her a life-long gift. She just told my mom yesterday that she wanted to be an author. This is because of your inspiration and I am so incredibly grateful. What you do is so vitally important and provides a much needed focus outside of the testing, prodding, general uncertainty and stress of being in the hospital. I just cannot thank you enough. She has shown her book to everyone who comes over, and she is so proud of her great work. ”