We’re passionate about helping you realize all your writing dreams.

Mission Statement

We nourish emerging Black fiction and nonfiction writers through writing workshops, craft classes, and vibrant digital and in-person community spaces. Through membership we strengthen the artistic voices of Black writers by connecting them with publishing opportunities, submission calls, and career advancement in the literary industry.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to build a collaborative literary ecosystem that centers Black fiction and nonfiction writers. Through robust mentorship programs, writing intensives, 1:1 support and publishing opportunities, we foster artistic excellence while nurturing an engaged audience that celebrates the work of Black writers across digital and in-person spaces.

Meet the PTW Board

Meet Ashley

Founder/Executive Director

My writing journey started as a personal blogger back in 2013. From there, I was able to build my way up to freelance writing for sites like Essence.com, The Cut, and others. And in 2022, landed myself a book deal with Simon & Schuster to release my debut novel Good Morning, Love. There was so much I had to figure out on my own about how to be a writer and I built this community to share that knowledge with others. So much of building a writing career is simply giving yourself permission to do it. We’re here to help other writers find their way, and give power to their words.

Meet Jana

Secretary/Project Manager

Jana L. Henry is a Storyteller by way of writing, acting, and educating. Her passion is to create stories that stay with you and promote positive change in one's life. In 2022 she debuted, produced, and performed her one-woman play "Hello, How Are You?" at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. When she is not chasing her dreams, she is most likely drinking coffee, exploring somewhere new, or trying to finish reading one of the many books she started in her free time. Read some of Jana's short stories and blogs here.