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Writing Classes & Workshops for Black Women

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 Featuring classes on short story & essay writing, craft, novel development, discussions of works by Black and POC writers, and more. Designed especially for you! Payment plans are available.

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Books & Lit Mags

Our tri-annual lit mag is dedicated to short stories and narrative essays written by Black women writers. To date, issues feature works by 100+ emerging and established storytellers across the U.S., Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Canada, Asia, and Australia.

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Tote Bags

Whether you are a writer, author, artist, or content creator, our stories are the continuation of the tradition carried for generations. Celebrate your art with our exclusive tote bags.

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Featuring new short stories by eight emerging and established Black women storytellers from the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean, this issue weaves together tales of resilience, self-discovery, and the unpredictable nature of the human experience, inviting readers to explore the intricate threads that connect us all.

midnight & indigo - Issue #10

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Featuring new short stories by 8 emerging and established Black women storytellers from the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean, this issue weaves together tales of resilience, self-discovery, and the unpredictable nature of the human experience, inviting readers to explore the intricate threads that connect us all.

PUBLICATION DATE: February 27, 2024

Contributors include:

Michelle Enehiwealu Iruobe |Cieara Estelle | Sandra Jackson-Opoku | Daven McQueen | Sithulisiwe. A. Wabatagore | Joyce Winters-Henderson | Naomi Scherelle |
Ariana Tucker

ISBN: 978-1-7379332-8-1
Pages: 127
Dimensions: 6 x 0.33 x 9 inches

**Please note: Since issues are printed upon purchase, items are not returnable/refundable.

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Online Classes for Black Women Writers

How to Write Believable Dialogue | 2-Week Online Writing Workshop
We've all read or listened to dialogue that moved us, that fleshed out a storyline, or endeared us to a character. Likewise, we have all experienced dialogue that... didn't. There is an art to writing compelling dialogue and we'll explore how in this writing class for Black women writers.
How to Write Believable Dialogue | 2-Week Online Writing Workshop
How to Write Believable Dialogue | 2-Week Online Writing Workshop $129.00

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Dr. Lisa Wood (L. Marie Wood) Wednesdays, November 6-13
7:30p-9:30p ET
4:30p-6:30p PT
6:30p-8:30p CT
2 class sessions
midnight & indigo - Black Women Writers Write-in | January 2025
midnight & indigo - Black Women Writers Write-in | January 2025
midnight & indigo - Black Women Writers Write-in | January 2025 $25.00

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midnight & indigo Saturday, January 11
10a-12p ET
7a-9a PT
9a-11a CT
1 session
Fund Your Muse: How to Apply for Grants, Residencies, & Fellowships | 4-Week Online Workshop
Unlock your potential and elevate your writing career with our "Fund Your Muse" workshop for Black women writers! This strategy-packed class is designed for writers of all genres who are ready to take the next step in securing funding for their creative endeavors.
Fund Your Muse: How to Apply for Grants, Residencies, & Fellowships | 4-Week Online Workshop
Fund Your Muse: How to Apply for Grants, Residencies, & Fellowships | 4-Week Online Workshop $229.00

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Lyzette Wanzer, MFA Tuesdays, January 21- February 11
8p-11p ET
5p-8p PT
5p-8p CT
4 class sessions
Exploring Memoir: Personal Story & Power for Creative Nonfiction Writers | 4-Week Online Writing Workshop
his 4-week course is designed for Black women writers new to memoir writing, giving you the tools to reflect, create, and connect with your unique voice.
Exploring Memoir: Personal Story & Power for Creative Nonfiction Writers | 4-Week Online Writing Workshop
Exploring Memoir: Personal Story & Power for Creative Nonfiction Writers | 4-Week Online Writing Workshop $229.00

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Dhayana Alejandrina Saturdays, January 25- February 15
10a-11:30a
7a-8:30a PT
9a-10:30a CT
4 class sessions

celebrate Black women writers. every day.

With an emphasis on short fiction, essay writing, classes and writing workshops, provides space for Black women writers to share their narratives with the world. We exist to make a meaningful contribution to the rich Black literary tradition while providing a platform to elevate our voices. In addition to our bi-annual print publication, we publish online. We are Black and woman-owned.

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(PRE-ORDER) midnight & indigo: Twenty-One Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers (Issue 12)
(PRE-ORDER) midnight & indigo: Twenty-One Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers (Issue 12)
(PRE-ORDER) midnight & indigo: Twenty-One Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers (Issue 12) $13.95

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midnight & indigo - Issue #10
Featuring new short stories by eight emerging and established Black women storytellers from the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean, this issue weaves together tales of resilience, self-discovery, and the unpredictable nature of the human experience, inviting readers to explore the intricate threads that connect us all.
midnight & indigo - Issue #10
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midnight & indigo: Eighteen Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers (Issue 9)
From a mysterious swamp to a haunted highway, new wishes granted to past lives revisited, 18 Black women storytellers share tales in which secrets are exposed, mysteries unravel, and the human spirit shines in unexpected, often supernatural ways in this Black speculative fiction issue of our literary journal.
midnight & indigo: Eighteen Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers (Issue 9)
midnight & indigo: Eighteen Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers (Issue 9) $13.95

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midnight & indigo - Digital Issue #1
Featuring 10 short stories and essays by Black women writers from the U.S., Africa, and Europe, this issue introduces characters learning secrets, defining themselves, and making sense of love. From beach towns to round-the-way grocery stores, beauty shops to being Black-at-work, join us for a literary journey.
midnight & indigo - Digital Issue #1
midnight & indigo - Digital Issue #1 Free

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midnight & indigo - Issue #8
midnight & indigo - Issue #8
midnight & indigo - Issue #8 $11.95

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From a mysterious swamp to a haunted highway, new wishes granted to past lives revisited, 18 Black women storytellers share tales in which secrets are exposed, mysteries unravel, and the human spirit shines in unexpected, often supernatural ways in this Black speculative fiction issue of our literary journal.

midnight & indigo: Eighteen Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers (Issue #9)

From a mysterious swamp to a haunted highway, new wishes granted to past lives revisited, 18 Black women writers across the U.S., Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe share tales in which secrets are exposed, mysteries unravel, and the human spirit shines in unexpected, often supernatural ways.

Contributors include:

Fatima Abdullahi | Camilla Andrew | Azure Arther |
Megan Baffoe | A.A. Blair | Kayla Cayasso | Jasmine Griffin | Elnora Gunter | Ashley J. Hobbs | Jennifer E. Jones | Toni Jones | RJ Joseph | Hou Rhyder | Lorraine Rice | Nortina Simmons | Karla Tiffany | Oubria Tronshaw | Desiree Winns

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