Presented by Permission to Write in residence at Sip & Sonder
Join Permission to Write in residence at Sip & Sonder for a series that combines writing instruction and dedicated creation time. Each session begins with a 30-minute craft talk—sometimes featuring invited guests—followed by a full hour of focused writing time.
Whether you're developing an existing project or starting fresh, this series provides both structure and inspiration. Weekly prompts will be available for those seeking direction, but you're welcome to bring your own works-in-progress.
We'll journey from silencing your inner critic to finding your authentic voice, exploring effective structure, developing revision strategies, and preparing your work for readers. The series culminates in a supportive community reading where writers share their progress.
Bring your laptop, notebook, or just yourself—all you need is permission to write.
When: Sundays, 11:00am-12:30pm
Where: Sip & Sonder Inglewood, 108 S Market St, Inglewood, CA 90301
Cost: FREE (We do ask that you consider patronizing the business and/or making a donation to help PTW continue our work)
Week 2: "Finding Your Voice" with Angela Shanté, Author and 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature
Explore authentic writing styles and perspectives
Exercises: Writing in different voices, identifying influences, and persona work
Discussion: What makes your writing uniquely yours
Angela Shanté, is an award-winning author, poet, and educator whose work explores identity, voice, and the power of experimental storytelling. Her debut young adult novel-in-verse, The Unboxing of a Black Girl, was a finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature and named a 2025 Bank Street Best Book of the Year.
Originally from New York City, she spent the early years of her career teaching K-12, where she developed a deep passion for literacy and education. Angela earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the City College of New York and an MSED from Fordham University, refining her expertise in both writing and education. Now based in Southern California, Angela works as a consultant and multi-hyphen teaching artist, specializing in creative, educational, and culturally relevant projects for kids, teachers, and organizations. Learn more: AngelaShante.com