A MONTHLY GROUP SUPPORTING BLACK WOMEN WRITERS ON THE PATH TO PUBLICATION
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OUR MISSION
We are a community that supports, connects, and guides Black women writers on their path to publication.
We are committed to creating a supportive community where Black women writers can thrive, strengthen their craft, and feel encouraged in every stage of their journey. Through connection and collaboration, we nurture a space that uplifts voices and celebrates creativity.
We also provide guidance and resources to help writers navigate the publishing world with confidence. By combining craft, community, and industry knowledge, we aim to pave a clear path toward publication while building a beloved community that grows together.
WHO WE ARE
BWWS FOUNDERS
Stephanie McLemore Bray
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Stephanie McLemore Bray is the founder of Black Women Write, a community dedicated to uplifting and supporting Black women writers. Now residing in Seattle, she is a writer at work on her first novel.
Jodi-Ann Burey
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Jodi-Ann Burey (she/her) is a writer and critic who works at the intersections of race, culture and health equity. She is the author of Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work. Jodi-Ann was born in Jamaica, lives in Seattle, and will always call New York City home.
Leilani Lewis
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Leilani Lewis (she/her) is a Seattle-based writer, organizational consultant, and cultural strategist. Her published work includes essays and art criticism, and she enjoys writing short speculative fiction. She is rooted in Seattle’s creative and cultural communities.
Monica West
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Monica West holds an MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She is the author of the critically acclaimed novel Revival Season, a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice. Her second novel Light the Way is forthcoming from Putnam in Spring 2027.
LET’S CONNECT
Your voice belongs here. Whether you're drafting your first essay or finishing your third manuscript, there's a seat at this table.
JOIN US
Black Women Write Seattle Members:
Commute to Seattle for meetings
Attend at least one meeting per Season (Sept - May)
Identify as a Black woman and/or non binary
Are interested in writing or actively write.