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Black Women Writers Coalition
Welcome to Black Women Writers Coalition
Welcome to the BWWC!
Welcome to the Black Women Writers Coalition. We are writers, editors, coaches and above all, lovers of books. We meet on the last Saturday of the month at the Barnes & Nobles on 3651 Richmond Hwy in Alexandria VA at 10 am to discuss books, up coming literary events and to catch up on the projects we're working on. This group is a safe space for encouragement, motivation, friendship and comradery. We welcome new members.
About Us
Gail Perry
Briana Smith
Mahala Mitchell
Tara Reynolds
Amina Luqman-Dawson
Parris Elliott
TJ Buchanan-Robinson
Members
Dedication. Creativity. Passion.
The BWWC is comprised of a diverse group of black women who range in age, profession and educational background. We are writers, publishers, editors and screenwriters in various genres. Come meet our members, learn about their upcoming projects and published works!
Useful Information & Resources
Fiverr - A platform where you can find and hire freelancer for various projects, programing and design, to writing and marketing
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Scrivener - A tool that unites everything you need to write, research and arrange long documents in a single, powerful app.
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Grammarly - An AI toolthat helps you write better, clearer, and more persuasive texts across all the apps and sites you use
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NaNoWriMo - An nonprofit organization that provides tools, structure, community and encouragement to help people find their voices, achieve creative goals, and build new worlds
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Black Women Writers Co. Upcoming Events
The Write Women Book Fest - Author Expo & Reader Event
When: Saturday, 14 October 2023
Time: 12 - 5pm EST
Cost: $24
Location: Comfort Inn Conference Center
4500 Crain Highway
Bowie MD 20716
5th Annual The Women Write Book Fest 2023​
Come out and support women writers from the local DMV! 100 women authors in a variety of genres present. There will be live poetry, author and literary services available, raffles, panel discussions and much more!
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Capitol Book Fest
When: Thursday, 16 November 2023
Time: 10am - 5pm EST
Cost: Free
Location: Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20004
Downtown DC's outdoor, pop-up bookstore is a monthly opportunity to shop thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and vinal, all on sale for $6 or less. Books provided by Carpe Librum, a local bookstore benefitting nonprofit Turning the Page.
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2023 Holiday Book Festival & Book Closeout Sale
When: Friday, 1 December 2023
Time: 9:30am - 3pm EST
Cost: Free
Location: White House History Shop
1610 H St. NW Washington DC 20006
Annual Holiday Book Festival & Book Sale
More information to come!
Regional Upcoming Events
Kids Storytime Event
When: 7-28 September 2024 (Saturdays)
Time: 9:30-10:30 am EST
Cost: Free
Location: Old Town Books
130 S. Royal Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
402-981-7778
This free event is open to all ages, but geared towards children two and up. Each week we read aloud a new favorite picture book! Come meet new bookish buddies and discover your next favorite book of your own.
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The Write Women Book Fest - Author Expo & Reader Event
When: 19-20 July 2025
Time: TBA
Cost: $24
Location: Comfort Inn Conference Center
4500 Crain Highway
Bowie MD 20716
The Women Write Book Fest 2025​
Come out and support women writers from the local DMV! 100 women authors in a variety of genres present. There will be live poetry, author and literary services available, raffles, panel discussions and much more!
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Capitol Book Fest
When: 19 September, 17 October and 21 November 2024
Time: 10am - 5pm EST
Cost: Free
Location: Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20004
Downtown DC's outdoor, pop-up bookstore is a monthly opportunity to shop thousands of gently used books, CDs, DVDs and vinal, all on sale for $6 or less. Books provided by Carpe Librum, a local bookstore benefitting nonprofit Turning the Page.
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2024 Holiday Book Festival & Book Closeout Sale
When: Friday, 6 December 2024
Time: 9:30am - 3pm EST
Cost: Free
Location: White House History Shop
1610 H St. NW Washington DC 20006
Annual Holiday Book Festival & Book Sale
More information to come!
Upcoming Monthly
Meeting Agenda
1st Annual Retreat: 12 January - 14 January 2024
Meeting Times
Barnes & Nobles
3651 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria VA 22305
Last Saturday of the Month
10am - 2pm
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