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Sarah Luyengi

Becoming Your Number One Fan: A Workshop for Black Women Writers | 1 Day Online Writing Workshop

$75.00

"So, what's your story about?"

It's a simple question, but how do you typically respond? Do you stutter and jumble over your words? Or do you aim head first and go into a messy breathless launch, describing every detail?

Our stories are our babies and, while we love them, we have to give a reason for other people to even begin to love them. By learning to become your own writing "hype-man" and number one fan, you'll be able to generate the interest and buzz your story needs.

During this two hour course, we’ll borrow inspiration from published writers who have been interviewed about their work and read cover letter examples. A portion of this class will be devoted to Q&A, and brief in-class exercises. 

This workshop is open to all writing levels. Strengthen your voice and tap into a space with other like-minded writers. You'll receive the support your story needs to gain the spotlight. 

1 class session

Saturday, October 25
11a-1p ET
8a-10a PT
10a-12p CT

All class meetings will be held via Zoom. For more information on how to download or use Zoom, please click here.

    Course Takeaways

    • Find inspiration and be empowered by other Black women writers
    • Craft a unique voice when hyping up your work
    • Gain a list of resources that you can use to support your work

    Course Expectations

    • Bring your curiosity!

    Course Skeleton

    • Optional sharing of student (excerpt) work in class
    • In-class writing exercises
    • Review and discussion of articles and videos
    • Craft talks
    • Q&A

    We offer full refunds for cancellation with written notice up until 7 days before your class start date. From 6 days to more than 24 hours before class begins, we offer a 25% refund. If you drop a class less than 24 hours before the class begins or after it has started, you are ineligible for a refund.

    By signing up for a class, you agree to our refund policy and code of conduct here.
    Meet Your Instructor

    Sarah Luyengi

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    Sarah grew up in the Tri-Taylor neighborhood. She first got involved with Borderless as a freelance reporter in 2020 and has continued to report on the African and Afro-Caribbean communities in Chicago for the magazine.


    Currently, she works at Borderless Magazine. She earned her B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her M.S. in International Public Service at DePaul University. She is an associate board member of GirlForward and the Stories Matter Foundation. She has written for Common Ground Review, Third Coast Review, Borderless Magazine, and South Side Weekly.