ABOUT
Blackbone Books is a burgeoning publishing company created by Chicago born/LA Based writer Breeze Vincinz. Our goal is to promote "out of the box" stories with strong characters, narratives, and distinct points of view from authors of African descent. We ARE your grandmother's publishing company because she was a kick-ass woman with a ton of interesting stories, and we want to make sure they are all heard. When it comes to offering resources, original content, and support for Black authors, we're going to put our BLACKbone into providing quality literary material.
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BLACKBONE BOOK CLUB
The Blackbone Book Club is a vibrant, free, virtual community celebrating bold, thought-provoking literature by diverse authors. Hosted by Blackbone Books, it invites readers to explore powerful stories, share insights, and engage in lively discussions that uplift Black voices and creativity. It’s where culture, conversation, and storytelling come alive. 📚✨
This website not only provides ready access to databases of literary magazines, small presses, literary agents, MFA programs and writing contests, it also has information about how to get published, and an active community of writers who share information, support, and advice. >>Read More
Aptly billed as “your friendly guide to the world of grammar, punctuation, usage and fun developments in the English language,” Grammar Girl will set you straight when you’re feeling insecure about your use of a semicolon. >> Read More
When it comes to the topic of publishing in the digital age, there are few people more knowledgeable than former Writer’s Digest publisher Jane Friedman. Her blog includes posts on topics ranging from “how to find a literary agent,” to “best practices for author Facebook pages,” and “the complete guide to query letters.” >>Read More
If it’s inspiration you’re after, look no further than this treasure trove of ideas. Curated by the endlessly curious Maria Popova, Brain Pickings is a one-woman labor of love that will provide you endless intellectual and creative stimulation. >>Read More
Another great one-stop shop for creative writers, this site hosts everything from writing advice and prompts, to publishing tips, to community forums and blogs (and you don’t have to be a magazine subscriber to access it). >>Read More
When you’re in need of motivation, this website has lots of essays on “why writing matters.” It also has an extensive collection of over 5,000 poems by writers past and present. >>Read More
The LMP is a directory of book publishers and literary agents in the U.S. and Canada. >>Read More
Every week, Kirkus posts a Q&A with a publisher, agent, or bookseller on the Pro Connect part of their website. This is a great resource for writers looking for the inside scoop from industry professionals. >>Read More
Dubbed “the best of the literary internet,” LITHUB curates daily and weekly lists of engaging and informative articles from across the literary spectrum. They also publish original content and exclusive excerpts by great writers. >>Read More
This is dryer reading for sure (it’s the government after all), but here you will find everything you need to know about copyrighting, including a step-by-step guide to registering your work. >>Read More
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union composed of the thousands of writers who write the television shows, movies, news programs, documentaries, animation, videogames and new media content that keep audiences constantly entertained and informed. >>Read More
Roadmap Writers is a screenwriting education and training platform for Career Writers looking for a guided path to success. Our programs are hosted by working industry executives and are designed to empower writers with actionable tools and insights to elevate their craft and cultivate relationships with industry professionals. >>Read More
"If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it."
-Toni Morrison