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Disenfranchised Writers' Voices Inc.
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Our mission is to empower low- and limited-income writers by reducing the financial barriers to self-publishing, fostering a more inclusive literary landscape.
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#OnThisDay in 1990, the ADA was signed into law—banning discrimination against people with disabilities in work, school, transit, and public life.

At Disenfranchised Writers Voices, we uplift marginalized stories—because when we support everyone, we all thrive.

#WritingCommunity #Indieauthors
A colorful illustrated poster celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bold text at the top reads, “It’s the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).” Below it is the message: “Disenfranchised Writers Voices believes we’re all stronger when we support everyone.” The center features a diverse group of cartoon-style characters, including a person in a wheelchair, a person with a guide dog, individuals of various races, genders, and body types—some using assistive technology. A sign on the right says “Support Disabilities Rights.” At the bottom is a website: disenfranchisedwritersvoices.org. The background features a gradient of teal to gold with an inclusion pride tree symbol on the left.
July 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 17:

Steve Hugh Westenra's The Erstwhile Tyler Kyle is a horror comedy fantasy novel.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 16:

Merlina Garance's Just Stu is a contemporary romance novel.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 15:

Shane Blackheart's Everything Is Wonderful Now is a literary fantasy novel.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 14:

Mave Hathaway's Death of the Wolf is a dark political fantasy novel.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 13:

Melissa Whitney's Book Boyfriends is a romcom novel.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 12:

K.B. Thorne's Bad Blood is an urban fantasy novel.

#writingcommunity #indieauthors
July 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Everyone! Our writing summit is TOMORROW! Last chance to sign up to hear 7 professional guest speakers. We're also having a giveaway for anyone who attends at least 1 presentation!

Sign-up: forms.gle/7zs44i8zRmt5...

#indieauthor #writingcommunity
July 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 11:

NeurodiVeRse is a near fiction sci-fi novel with an autistic, non-binary, aro/ace MC.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
A promotional poster features the book NeurodiVerse by MJ James. At the top, bold text reads "FEATURED: MJ James". The book cover displays a stylized image of a brain, divided into two colorful, abstract halves with a network pattern in the background. The subtitle below the author’s name reads: “A near-future science fiction story celebrating autistic and trans joy in a world determined to hate.” Surrounding the book are playful red arrows pointing inward. On the top left is a circular logo with the text “Disenfranchised Writers’ Voices” and “Our Mission - Your Voice” encircling a pen. At the bottom, a yellow bar with black text shows the website: disenfranchisedwritersvoices.org. The background is teal with yellow polka dots and a gradient effect.
July 12, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 10:

Mark Piggott's Corsair and the Sky Pirates is a steampunk novel.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
A promotional graphic featuring author Mark Piggott. The design includes a circular photo of Mark Piggott, a middle-aged man with glasses, short gray hair, and a trimmed beard, standing in front of bookshelves. Above his photo, bold text reads "FEATURED: Mark Piggott." Arrows point toward him from multiple directions. In the lower left corner is the cover of his book, Corsair and the Sky Pirates, which depicts an airship flying through the clouds. Below the book cover is the book's title. At the bottom of the image, a yellow banner displays the website "disenfranchisedwritersvoices.org." The background is mint green with orange and yellow polka dots. A circular logo in the top left reads "Your Voice, Our Mission – Disenfranchised Writers' Voices."
July 11, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE, DAY 9:

Katya Summers' Hurricane Ryan is a suspense romance novel.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT, DAY 8:

Jay L. Kierstead's Anywhere but Here is a new adult, urban fantasy novel.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE DAY 7:

V.T. Hoang's On Silver Shores is an MM Romance. A siren needs sex to live, but he doesn't like it until he meets an enigmatic demon.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE DAY 6:

Enoli Lee is a trans and disabled reconnecting native. Between work and doctors visits, he strains his joints writing queer horror for his upcoming novellas and horror collection.

Author image/art is by heavenlystarr on twitter.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE DAY 5:

visceralhit's Beyond Bringers is a sci-fi horror novel about limits, language, and where humanity is lost.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE DAY 4:

#writingcommunity #indieauthors
July 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE DAY 3:

Odessa Silver's Tales of Yamato is a historical fantasy
novel. Yamato. A land of lavish forests, full of life… and
loss.

#indieauthors #writingcommunity
July 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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DAILY DISABLED AUTHOR FEATURE DAY 2:

Emily Holman's Dreamscapes of the Metaphysical is a collection of short stories regarding dreams and their connections to spiritualism and the supernatural. Its genre is described as magical realism.

#writingcommunity #indieauthors
July 3, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Happy Disability Pride Month from Disenfranchised Writers’ Voices! We uplift marginalized and disabled writers every day—but July is our time to shout it louder.

Find us and support inclusive storytelling:
🌐 disenfranchisedwritersvoices.org

#writingcommunity #indieauthors
Graphic with a striped background in the colors of the Disability Pride flag (diagonal stripes of dark grey, blue, white, yellow, red, and green). Text at the top reads: “Happy Disability Pride Month” in bold black and cream font, followed by “from all of us at” in orange and cream. Below is a circular logo for Disenfranchised Writers’ Voices, featuring a pen, with the phrases “Your Voice” and “Our Mission” along the border. At the bottom is a yellow website button that reads: “disenfranchisedwritersvoices.org”.
July 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Explore the unique challenges and strengths that come with writing with ADHD. We’ll talk about focus, motivation, perfectionism, and more. You’ll walk away with compassionate strategies for navigating distraction, building momentum, and creating a writing process that actually works for your brain.
A promotional graphic with a green and yellow speckled background features the text “Introducing Monica Hay.” In the center is a photo of Monica Hay, a smiling woman with long wavy hair and glasses, sitting on stone steps with her chin resting on her hand. Decorative olive branches and red berries frame the photo. At the bottom is the website disenfranchisedwritersvoices.org in a yellow box.
June 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Guys, it's getting down to the WIRE. DWV's free writing summit is officially 20 DAYS away! Don't miss out on 7 amazing speakers and professionals as they cover a wide range of topics.Sign-up today! Can't make it live? We're recording the presentations!

Our sign-up: forms.gle/qBgzUcDruABD...
A graphic titled “Summit Schedule” shows a list of events for a writers’ summit. The schedule is as follows: 10:30 AM: Opening Remarks 11:00 AM: A Good Start to Self-Editing by Mia Darien 12:00 PM: Writing While ADHD by Monica Hay 1:00 PM: Character Arcs: Gateways to Great Storytelling by Curtis Schlak 2:00 PM: Louder Than Ink: The Art of Performing Your Writing by S.M. Roundtree 3:00 PM: Preparing for Literary Submissions by Emily Holman 4:00 PM: Self-Publish Your Book…with Other People’s Money by Joylynn M. Ross 5:00 PM: Romancing the Subplot by Gala Russ 6:00 PM: Closing Remarks At the bottom is a yellow banner with the website: disenfranchisedwritersvoices.org. An open notebook and pencil graphic appears near the title.
June 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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📢 We're raising $5,000 to launch our first grants and scholarships for low-income and disabled writers.

Because talent isn't limited by income or ability—but access too often is.

We’re here to change that.

🌐Donate: ko-fi.com/disenfranchi...

#writingcommunity #indieauthors
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May 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Join Gala Russ for her presentation "Romancing the Subplot."
Break down the essentials of writing romantic subplots that deepen character arcs and elevate your main story.

Join the free writing summit by signing up here today!

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#writingcommunity #indieauthors
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May 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Join us July 19th for Curtis Schlak's presentation — Character Arcs: Gateways to Great Story Telling. Learn practical techniques to breathe life into your characters.

Sign up here: forms.gle/Wz4m738EwWvM...

@curtis.schlak.com

#indiewriters #writingcommunity
A promotional graphic introduces Curtis Schlak. The design features a photo of Curtis wearing glasses and a black face mask, with long hair visible. The photo is framed by a circular wreath of green leaves and red berries. At the top, bold yellow and black text reads “Introducing.” Below the photo, the name “Curtis Schlak” appears in large, bold text. At the bottom, a yellow banner contains the website address “disenfranchisedwritersvoices.org.” The background is a gradient of teal, cream, and yellow with scattered splatter textures.
May 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Join S. M. Roundtree — a passionate poet and aspiring novelist — for a powerful session designed to help writers own the spotlight: "Louder Than Ink: The Art of Performing Your Writing"

Sign up for our free writing summit coming July 19th!

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#writingcommunity #indiewriters
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May 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM