Write songs only you can write.
A feminist approach to songwriting that explores how identity, gender, and power shape our lives—and the songs we write. Start with the workbook, join a writing group, or bring a workshop to your community.
Join the movement
A place to begin. More ways to write.
Explore five chapters of listening, reflection, and songwriting exercises in The F Word Workbook.
Make writing a shared practice.
Meet regularly with a small group to work through prompts, exchange ideas, and share songs. Find a writing group.
Bring The F Word to your community.
Invite Valerie Orth to lead an F Word feminist creativity workshop for your school, organization, festival, or community—anywhere in the world. Invite Valerie to Lead a Workshop.
Coming Soon to Berklee:
The F Word International Women’s Day Concert:
March 8, 2027
F Word-themed songs (exploring identity, equity, and lived experience) written by Berklee students, alumni, and faculty will be performed at Berklee College of Music’s David Friend Recital Hall. The headliner (TBA) of the evening will be an internationally recognized feminist songwriter.
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Artwork: Dana Yizhaky