Black Writers Collective » Membership Benefits

Why join?

When you become a member of Black Writers Collective, you gain access to a plethora of benefits.

We Help End Isolation

Our legacy of bringing together Black writers online for networking and fellowship is why we were first formed. We give you a convenient space with an easy-to-use mobile app to meet and share insights, experience and dreams with peers—fellow writers who will understand the writing process and keep you inspired.

We Set & Share Monthly Writing Goals

Being with other writers as we set writing goals and work toward achieving them is among the most powerful motivation there is for you to get focused, find the time, and make the work happen.

We Help Hold Each Other Accountable

We plan together, we write together, we finish together. At the start of each month we share our goals and intentions for the coming month as well as our progress and accomplishments for the month behind us. We’ll hold you accountable, challenge you, and motivate you through “The End” of writing project after project, and we’ll cheer you on and celebrate your successes with you.

We Connect You With Talented Editors

There’s nothing quite like having a professional editor with an innate understanding of your voice, who speaks the same language you speak, in all of its varied nuances. We’ve built a network of experienced editors, skilled in all types of editing, book analysis, and proofreading, to make it easier for you to find your editor.

There’s so much more, but we’ll let you see for yourself. Join today and be part of our tribe.

In a nutshell, our membership offers you:

a global community of like-minded creatives who understand your goals as well as your challenges
virtual meetings with themed discussions, open mic poetry, and prose readings
writing challenges and sprints
encouragement and guidance from fellow writers through our daily writing accountability group or coordinating your own accountability partnerships
access to The Novelists’ Spot, the Short Story Tribe, Erotic Zone, and other critique groups
access to our digital library of ebooks and audio recordings on topics such as plotting, character development, getting started as a writer, going from self-published to bestseller, pitching your manuscript to editors and agents, and many others
calls for submissions, manuscripts, speakers, contests, and events plus BWC-sponsored contests
online webinars and workshops
book promotional support through our members’ bookshelf

Members will also be able to participate in writers’ events and travel club excursions across the Americas, the Caribbean, and around the globe with fellow writers, such as our upcoming Writeful Places writers retreat and the first Editors Retreat at a luxurious all-inclusive 5-star beachfront resort in June 2022.

Premium Benefits

Premium benefits to be offered beginning spring 2021 include access to our mentoring and small group programs.

Is Black Writers Collective for you?

You are passionate about writing and want to help nurture fellow writers.
You've always dreamed of becoming a published writer, but your career and other obligations keep getting in the way.
You want a meeting place to surround yourself with other Black writers for motivation, inspiration, or collaboration.
You want feedback on your works in progress or need reviews for published projects.
You want to expand your network and build lasting friendships.
You want to increase your visibility as an author and grow your fan base.
You want support to make the writing happen.
You want to connect with readers who are looking for new works by Black authors.
You want to attend or be part of the global events team that organizes and hosts writers' conferences and retreats.
You want to travel with fellow writers.