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Our Story
Established in 2012, we are a writing community located in Knoxville, TN founded by Alyssa Stewart and her husband, Benjamin Steinke. Though originally part of the Knoxville Writers Guild, Stonesmith decided to branch into its own writing group to better follow its specific mission, vision, and values.
Mission Statement
To help authors build a writing foundation through facilitating community, encouragement, and resources.
Vision
To inspire others to reach for their dreams and fall in love with the stories they write
Core Values
Narrative
To give voice to those who didn’t realize they had one
Character
To build character in those who think themselves weak
Setting
To help the lost find their place in this world
Plot
To encourage others to write their own stories
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