Black authors.Black stories. Black af.
Black Girls Who Write (BGWW) was a tweet that cultivated a community to gather black women authors and provide a safe space of our own in the book world - a world where bad - ass indie authors are not recognized. However, it’s okay because now we have our own underground community where we continue to thrive!
tap into your creativity. collect your coin. shift the culture.
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tap into your creativity. collect your coin. shift the culture. ✨
the szn of giving
FOR THE TABLE — A Community Holiday Initiative by Black Girls Who Write
This holiday season, we’re raising funds to support individuals and families who deserve a warm meal, a moment of peace, and a reminder that they are not alone.
For Thanksgiving, we are providing gift cards to individuals who have been furloughed, laid off, are behind on SNAP benefits, or require additional financial assistance. Every dollar helps someone fill their fridge, set a table, and breathe a little easier.
For Christmas, we’re extending our care to Jamaica, where families are rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. We’re partnering with local Jamaican churches and community leaders to deliver essentials—books, toys, clothing, food, toiletries, and more—to children and families who are still recovering.
Your donation directly fuels this work. Your generosity helps someone feel remembered. Your support helps someone eat, rest, rebuild, and reconnect. If you can give, thank you. If you can share, thank you. If you can hold our community in love this season, thank you. Everyone deserves a seat at the table. Help us make that possible.
THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR NOVEL
We are excited to announce that we’ve partnered with Spotify for Authors for our It’s Literary Awards Luncheon! We can’t wait to celebrate all of the brilliant Black voices in publishing, film, and creativity in Atlanta on November 8th.
Spotify Audiobook Selects.
The next chapter is yours to write.
Spotify Audiobook Selects is a new publishing program offering indie authors professional audio production, upfront payment, promotion, and distribution to Spotify listeners around the world. Twice a year, Spotify Audiobooks Selects will request manuscripts around a specific theme.
Submissions open now and close on April 30, 2026.
BLACK GIRLS WHO EDIT
Our official editorial agency to help you take your words to the next level!
THE LIT LOUNGE
The Lit Lounge is Black Girls Who Write’s official membership platform for our community.
THE LIT SUITE
Our official marketing agency for authors, literary creators, and the publishing + film industry.