Literature Committee Report to the 2024 3rd Virtual World Service Conference in January 2025
Literature Committee Sub-Committees: In order to do its work, the Literature Committee divides into sub-committees for various projects. Currently there are three:
- Members Stories Subcommittee – to gather stories of A.R.T.S. members Experience, Strength and Hope for inclusion in a book
- Steps Subcommittee – to develop literature as guidance for the Steps and reflecting member experience, strength and hope with the Steps
- Editorial Policies Subcommittee – to develop and make recommendations for policies and guidelines that are consistent with the Twelve Steps, Traditions and Concepts of Service in A.R.T.S. publications.
An A.R.T.S. member does not need to be a member of the Literature Committee to serve on a sub-committee. Please contact the Literature Committee about serving on the Committee or a Sub-committee.
To contact the Literature Committee: literature@artsanonymous.org
The Member Stories Sub-Committee invites A.R.T.S. members to submit personal recovery stories for a new A.R.T.S. Anonymous book: 1) Tell what your creative life was like before you found A.R.T.S. 2) Tell how you found your first A.R.T.S. meeting and what it was like. 3) tell what your creative life is like today and describe how the ARTS program has helped you.
Guidelines are available for members who wish to write a more in-depth Experience Strength Hope (ESH) story. Guidelines for writing your A.R.T.S. Stories.
For members who prefer to write in a group setting a workshop format is available. The suggested script for leading a Members Stories Workshop is available at: Members Stories Workshop Script
Author Release for A.R.T.S. Literature: View the terms for Author rights and release of work for A.R.T.S. use.
Literature Development and Approval Process: The 2023 World Service Conference passed a Literature Development and Approval Process in October. The Literature Committee will be working on policies in support of the process.
