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Bereket Writers
@bereketwriters.bsky.social
Centers creative writers from marginalized backgrounds | Organizes consistent, longterm writer's workshop groups | Hosts writing events and #Submit30

https://linktr.ee/bereketwriters
Calling all Bereket writers! ✨

We’re excited to partner with fellow Bereket writer and PR professional, Kayla Jasmin, to offer pro bono PR consulting to three of our members. (1/2)
October 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Writing is lonely. Find your community.

📝 Join Bereket’s Fall 2025 workshop cohorts and find your group of diverse, wonderful, dedicated writers.

Deadline is Aug 12 — come write with us.
🔗 Apply today: www.bereketwriters.org/apply
August 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Applications are open! 💫

Bereket’s Fall 2025 Writing Cohorts are now accepting new members.
If you’ve been craving community, structure, feedback, and diversity — this is your sign.

📆 Deadline: August 12
🔗 Apply at bereketwriters.org/apply

#bereketwriters #creativewriting #writingworkshop
July 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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July 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#submit30 is here!
July 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
✨BEREKET WRITER SPOTLIGHT✨

Xavier Edward Carter (aka Mx. Sandwich) is a Black and Mvskoke poet, artist, educator, and filmmaker. Stanford football player turned award-winning transdisciplinary artist. Carter studied Studio Art, Political Science, and English, then earned an MFA in Dallas. (1/7)
July 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Bereket Writers Social Hour, July 10

Hosted by Rhonda Wilson.

Join us for a cozy Social Hour on Thursday, July 10 at 8:30PM ET! No formal theme—just space to chat, and connect about all things writing.

Come sip, share, and support.

🔒 Members only
📍 RSVP at www.bereketwriters.org/social-hour
July 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Bereket Writers Social Hour, July 10

Hosted by Rhonda Wilson.

Join us for a cozy Social Hour on Wednesday, July 10 at 8:30PM ET! No formal theme—just space to chat, and connect about all things writing.

Come sip, share, and support.

🔒 Members only
📍 RSVP at www.bereketwriters.org/social-hour
July 8, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Meet Astha Bhandari, our new Marketing Fellow! A writer, mentor, and immigrant, Astha believes in storytelling as both a personal and collective act. She’s taken Stanford writing workshops and is passionate about building community through creativity. 📚
June 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Meet Gio Jiang, our new Community Growth Fellow! A Stanford anthropology student and second-gen Asian American, Gio blends creative writing with research, essays, and experimental ethnography. She’s based in NYC this summer and excited to dive into the Bereket community! 🌱
June 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Virtual Book Launch 📘🎉

What does it mean to write a story that speaks to both the child and the adult in all of us? 🌟

Join us on April 19 for a heartfelt conversation with author Amel Zahid, as she dives into her debut collection, Old Man Marley.

RSVP: www.bereketwriters.org/book-launch-...
April 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Desiree Kannel is an educational leader and published author with 15+ years of experience developing and scaling creative writing programs. Desiree loves building communities around all things literary!

Come meet Desiree and connect with fellow writers ☕

🔗 bereketwriters.org/social-hour
March 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Join us for our next Bereket Social Hour — a low-pressure, members-only event to bring together creative writers in different cohorts of our program!

🗓️ Sun, Mar 16 at 2 pm ET
💙 Hosted by Bereket writer & novelist Desiree Kannel
🔗 bereketwriters.org/social-hour
March 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Melissa has co-founded @lit-namjooning.bsky.social — a flash literary magazine embracing quiet writing. She also plays the ukulele and learned to ride a motorcycle last fall. Follow her at @lumchanmfa.bsky.social and check out her books on our website!

www.bereketwriters.org/s/search?q=m...
February 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
✨BEREKET WRITER SPOTLIGHT✨

Meet Melissa Llanes Brownlee, a native Hawaiian writer whose journey spans completing an MFA, teaching English in Japan, and publishing two books. Her flash and micro fiction was honored in Best Small Fictions, Best Microfiction, & the Wigleaf Top 50, among others. (1/6)
February 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Learn more about our amazing host 🌟 @maddoxemory.bsky.social
January 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Do you want to write more this year? Start strong with our upcoming Social Hour — a low-pressure, members-only event designed to connect and inspire writers like you.

🗓️ Thu, Jan 23 at 7:30 pm ET
💙 Hosted by Bereket writer & workshop leader @maddoxemory.bsky.social
🔗 bereketwriters.org/social-hour
January 21, 2025 at 3:02 AM