The world is going crazy and it feels like everything that makes us human (art, music, self-expression) is being burned at the stake or cast aside as we watch. We get it and yet, we here at the Circle believe that this is all the more reason to keep creating, keep reading, keep imagining. WeContinue reading “Our Stories Still Matter”
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Be A Part of Our Next Anthology
If you follow us on social media, then you must know that we are gearing up for our next anthology. Once again, we are partnering with Inked In Gray Press to publish the anthology. If you are a woman of color writer that’s a part of our Discord community, then you already know all thereContinue reading “Be A Part of Our Next Anthology”
Our Anthology Is Almost Here
Devotion In The Open Air: Within the pages of Devotion In The Open Air you’ll find eighteen stories written by women of color from all walks of life that embrace the beauty in the everyday with speculative tales to bring you out of the fast-paced chaos of real life, immersing you in something much moreContinue reading “Our Anthology Is Almost Here”
We’re Here For You
The Writers’ Circle is here for you. And we want to be as transparent as possible. Therefore here are some things we want you to know about us. Have questions? Don’t be afraid to ask. You can leave a comment down below, shoot us an email or DM us on social media, whatever method youContinue reading “We’re Here For You”
Writing Platforms
If you’re a writer or looking to start writing, then you probably know how important it is to have writing software that can handle long projects such as novels, nonfiction, etc. And Microsoft Word and Google Docs don’t really cut it. After about 50 pages, Docs gets very wonky and after 150 Word can beContinue reading “Writing Platforms”
Worldbuilding 101
World building struggles happen to everyone, whether one is new to writing or an experienced author. Sometimes, this is because we bite off more than we can chew and want to make an incredibly in-depth world our readers get lost in. Other times, it is because we start off with a general idea but can’tContinue reading “Worldbuilding 101”
Accountability Partners
You have probably heard of accountability partners before. Usually in terms of making sure you do something whether it is work-related or self-care related, or something else. An accountability partner is someone who holds you to the promise that you made to yourself. So let’s say that your goal was to go to the gymContinue reading “Accountability Partners”
Ways To Get Through The Slump
Sometimes writing can be exhilarating. Other times, it can feel like you’re slogging through mud that’s knee-deep. Too many would-be writers have given up because they could not get over that hump. And too many stories have been forfeited because of it. That being said, here are five quick tips that may help you orContinue reading “Ways To Get Through The Slump”
Thank You!
It’s almost the two year anniversary of this Writers’ Circle. My name is Chyina Powell and I am a writer and editor. I founded this Circle with the help of Julene Allen in January of 2019 after we met via a business networking site. She is someone who is big on building community and offeringContinue reading “Thank You!”
Some Competitions For Writers You Should Try For
As of December 2020, still 95% of books published traditionally were by white authors. That is a pretty shocking statistic to hear in 2021 but the truth is that unless a publishing house has BIPOC people on staff, chances are they aren’t even glancing at authors who are people of color. Isn’t that shocking?! Isn’tContinue reading “Some Competitions For Writers You Should Try For”
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