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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.

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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!

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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

Monthly Pop-Up Book Fest

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!

A Young Woman Writing

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

Old Town Books​

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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Working at a Cafe

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

Monthly Pop-Up Book Fest

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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Gold Accessories

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!

A Young Woman Writing
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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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