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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BHM Reading Challenge
It’s Black History Month! With everything going on in the world, reading can seem like a luxury, but we think that now is the perfect time to indulge in those “luxuries” that are really just a part of self-care and giving yourself a break from the worries and stresses of life. It’s 2025, chaos isContinue reading “BHM Reading Challenge”
Devotion In The Open Air
It’s Here! Devotion In The Open Air, our very first Circle anthology, is here! And isn’t it gorgeous?! 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 theContinue reading “Devotion In The Open Air”
Music Is Power: Don’t Sleep On Musicians
Here at the Women of Color Writers’ Circle, we celebrate all writers and that includes writers who may focus their attention elsewhere. That being said, we know what it is like to be overlooked, after all women of color are among the most marginalized groups in the publishing industry. Therefore, we are giving voice toContinue reading “Music Is Power: Don’t Sleep On Musicians”
In A Slump? Here Are Writing Prompts to Get You Thinking.
It is perfectly normal to get into a bit of a slump. Life gets complicated and tasks and responsibilities begin to pile onto your plate. That being said, we here at the Circle wanted to share some prompts that we’ve used in our monthly write-ins. Prompts: If you decide to try out one, or multiple,Continue reading “In A Slump? Here Are Writing Prompts to Get You Thinking.”
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”
NaNoWriMo v. #FinishUrBookFall
Now that November is well under way, a lot of the writing community has been discussing NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and whether it is worth doing. For those unfamilar with the organization. It is a 501(c)3 that encourages people of all ages to try and see if they can write 50,000 words in 30Continue reading “NaNoWriMo v. #FinishUrBookFall”
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”