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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · 5d

In honor of #BannedBooksWeek, what are you reading?

Let's see those beautiful banned books, #BookSky!

WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · 12d

To make up for any confusion, we are extending the deadline by 2 WEEKS!

Shout out to the wonderful editors at @inkedingraypress.bsky.social for pointing this out to us! Please share and get those stories in folx!

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · 12d

Hey #WritersCommunity!

It's come to our attention that some sites have been posting about this call, but forgot 2 VERY important things!
1: The Women of Color Writers' Circle name
2: The fact that the call is ONLY open to BIPOC women.

Submit here:
inkedingray.com/new-antholog...

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · 25d

It's #WritingPromptWednesday, so here is a prompt for you!

🔥Your character receives a package in the mail. It's not addressed to them. Knowing they shouldn't, they open the package. Shocked, they drop it on the ground. What's in it? Why's it shocking?

#WritersCommunity #Prompts #WOCWritersCircle

WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Aug 22

August is almost over, and that means there's only one month left to submit to our flower anthology!

We're looking for:
🌸max 8k words
🌸fantasy
🌸stories that spark the imagination
🌸give a new meaning to flower language

inkedingray.com/new-antholog...

New Anthology: In the Words of a Flower |

We at Inked in Gray Press are excited to announce another anthology in collaboration with Chyina Powell and Women of Color Writers' Circle!The Language ...

inkedingray.com

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Aug 4

This weekend, we handed out over 200 books written or liiustrated by women of color! (For ages K-3)

If you want to help us to continue sharing diverse stories donate today: ko-fi.com/wocwritersci...

#support #nonprofit #books #BIPOC

Out socially awkward founder at our table!

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Chill Subs @chillsubs.bsky.social · Jun 3

Some choice places to send your writing to this week…

or at least a list to save and think “I’ll do this later” and then forget 🖤

Submission details & links to their websites: www.chillsubs.com/lists/13_pay...

#writingcommunity

12 Lit mags just opened for submissions
They pay writers
Don't charge fees
• Andromeda Spaceways Magazine $20 - $100 or $0.01/word
• Infrarrealista Review | $50 - $100
• FreeFall Magazine | $10 - $50/page or $25/piece
• Philadelphia Stories | $0 - $25/piece
• If There's Anyone Left $0.08/word
• Eaten: The Food History Magazine | pays
• Socrates on the Beach Literary Journal I pays
• Haven Speculative | $0.08/word or $20/piece
• Pleiades Magazine / Jun 30, 2025
• Black Stone / White Stone - A Deep Dive Zine | $10 flat
• Granta | pays
• The Paris Review | pays

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Jul 30

Here's a part 2 on making the odds work in your favor for our Flowery anthology call! ko-fi.com/post/Want-To...

If you're a subscriber and want to submit, now is the time!

#FlowerAnth #Bookish #Anthology #WritersCommunity
@inkedingraypress.bsky.social

Want To Know What We're Looking For In The Flower Anthology? Pt 2

WOC Writers' Circle added a post for monthly subscribers!

ko-fi.com

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Jul 30

For today's #WednesdayWritingPrompt your character gets an unexpected package...and against their better judgment, they open it. What's inside? What does this mean for them? Are they happy/sad/angry/scared?

#WritersCommunity #AmWriting #WritingPrompts

WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Jul 22

Hey #BookSky, what are we reading? Let's add some books to our collective #TBR!

Repost with what you're reading and why you like it!

#Bookish

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Jul 15

Today is our founder's @powelleditorial.org birthday 🎂!!! Celebrate by snagging your very own copy of our cozy anthology!

inkedingray.com/books/devoti...

Image shows cover of "devotion in the open air". Also has text that reads "we don't mean to toot our own horn, oh wait, yes we do! This anthology is great!"

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Jul 10

@bookshop.org is holding an Anti-Prime sale, which means free shipping for the next couple of days!

This is a perfect time to support your favorite local indie bookstore and find your new favorite book! 📚

Oh, and if you happen to be looking for great reads, check out : bookshop.org/shop/wocwrit...

Women Of Color Writers' Circle Bookshop

The Women of Color Writers' Circle is an international writing circle dedicated to helping women who aspire to be authors and women who already are. Our goal is to offer encouragement, give advice and...

bookshop.org

WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Jul 1

Todays the day, folx!!

We are officially open to #anthology submissions and would love to see what you do with our theme: "in the words of a flower." 🥀
🌸Fantasy
🌸8k word count
🌸Keep it PG-13
🌸Call closes in Sept
🌸BIPOC Women

inkedingray.com/new-antholog...
Be sure to share this with a friend!!!

New Anthology: In the Words of a Flower |

We at Inked in Gray Press are excited to announce another anthology in collaboration with Chyina Powell and Women of Color Writers' Circle!The Language ...

inkedingray.com

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MariaK. @mkimwrites.bsky.social · Jun 30

Last day to enter!!

#kidlit#diversebooks#writingcommunity

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Jun 25

It's summer, that means it is the perfect time to take a break and unwind with a good book. Here are some reads that we recommend: And for your next fave read, check out our Bookshop! bookshop.org/shop/wocwrit...

#BookSky #Bookish

Women Of Color Writers' Circle Bookshop

The Women of Color Writers' Circle is an international writing circle dedicated to helping women who aspire to be authors and women who already are. Our goal is to offer encouragement, give advice and...

bookshop.org

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Jun 25

It's time for another #WednesdayWritingPrompt

Write a scene that takes place in a desert...what kind of desert is up to you! Let's put those writing hats back on #WritersCommunity!

#WritingPrompt #BookSky

Spongebob Loop GIF

Alt: Spongebob Writing Loop GIF

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Jun 9

Hey #WritersCommunity, if you want to help make sure your story shines in front of our reading team for #FlowerAnthology, be sure to support us over on #KoFi where we share monthly motivation for all and helpful tips for our supporters.

(All donations=tax deductible!)

ko-fi.com/wocwritersci...

Support WOC Writers' Circle

Guess who's on Ko-Fi? That's right, we are! Woot woot! Bring on the secrets, the chaos, the writing! Come join us, we dare you!

ko-fi.com

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · Jun 2

Need some #writing motivation? Or maybe just something to encourage you, check out our June motivation post, open to all!

And then share it with a writer you know!
ko-fi.com/post/Be-Prou...

#BookSky #WritersCommunity

Be Proud Of Where You Are

WOC Writers' Circle published a post on Ko-fi

ko-fi.com

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · May 28

We’re fundraising to get 3,000 new books to NE Ohio youth and you can help us- and see a great movie at the same time! Use the link below for a small popcorn from Regal Theaters and we get 25% of the proceeds! www.groupraise.com/offer-referr... #groupraise #booksforallkids #wocwriterscircle

Image shows stars on dark blue background with popcorn and film rolls. Top left corner phrase: 25% giveback. Top right corner phrase: popcorn for $10. Main text on image reads: WOC Writers Circle Fundraiser. Regal Theater. Get yours today.

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · May 27

It's almost time for submissions to our second #anthology to open up! How are those stories coming along? We want to explore the language of #flowers!

#BookSky #WritersCommunity #bookish

inkedingray.com/new-antholog...

New Anthology: In the Words of a Flower |

We at Inked in Gray Press are excited to announce another anthology in collaboration with Chyina Powell and Women of Color Writers' Circle!The Language ...

inkedingray.com

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It’s Julie. Dr. Tilsen, if you’re nasty. @queeringtherapist.bsky.social · May 14

Giving RFK jr an ice cream headache

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · May 14

Ben of Ben & Jerry’s *arrested* after confronting RFK Jr. & Congress:

"They need to let food into Gaza. They need to let food to starving kids! Congress is paying to bomb poor kids in Gaza, and paying for it by kicking poor kids off Medicaid in the US!"

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Horror Tree @horrortree.com · May 14

Taking Submissions: Cosmic Roots And Eldritch Shores June 2025 Window
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Open: June 1-2, 2025
Pay: 8 cents/word for original, 2 cents for reprints,
Theme: Well written original work in science fiction, fantasy, myth, legend, fairy tales, & eldritch, in most forms

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · May 14

It's #WritingPromptWednesday and we have another prompt for you.

Rewrite a scene from the perspective of a minor character. Or from the perspective of either an animal or inanimate object. Think, the whale in "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" haha!

#BookSky #Writing #WritersCommunity

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · May 14

t's #AAPI month! If you haven't already, check out some of these great books by Asian and Pacific Islander #authors! Buying via our bookshop helps support our mission of advocating and uplifting women of color writers!

#Bookish #AmReading #BookSky

bookshop.org/lists/aapi-h...

bookshop.org

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WOC Writers' Circle @wocwriterscircle.org · May 1

Need a little pick me up? Well, this post is open for everyone, so check it out!

#Writing #Bookish #WritersCommunity #BookSky
ko-fi.com/post/Reading...

Reading Changes Lives...So Does Writing

WOC Writers' Circle published a post on Ko-fi

ko-fi.com

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