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THE INK TANK

JOIN THE WAIT FOR BWW25

Are you interested in collaborating with award-winning, bestselling authors but unsure where to start? Join us for the perfect opportunity at Black Writers Weekend--The Ink Tank!

This year, The Ink Tank will be led by Phoenix Williams and Shai August, seeking talented and passionate authors for several upcoming anthologies. Whether you are published, working on a debut project, or just starting your literary career, Shai and Phoenix are here to listen to your pitch, provide feedback, and offer a coveted spot in one of their anthologies to pitchers who catch their interest.

APPLY TODAY!
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Here's What We're Looking For:

Genres: General Romance, Paranormal Romance, Romantasy, and Holiday Romance

Spice Level: 3 to 5 chili peppers. Absolutely no sweet romance.

What to provide:

A sample of your writing. Published or unpublished is fine.

Here's How to Prepare:

After purchasing your ticket, keep an eye on your emails for communication from us about the next steps, including where to send your writing sample. Appointment times are first-come, first-served. If you are late for your appointment, it cannot be rescheduled

The Ink Tank
To be considered for this opportunity, you must complete the application .
Name
Pen Name
Are You Familiar With The Collaborative Anthology Process?
Are You Familiar With The Shared World Concept?
Which Project Are You Interest In?
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I Understand Contacting Phoenix Williams and/or Shai August Before Black Writers Weekend Will Automatically Disqualify Me.
I Understand That Purchasing The Ink Tank Ticket Does Not Allow Me Access To Other Black Writers' Weekend Events and I Will Need to Purchase The Correct Pass.
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Contact us

Delphine Legacy Media
PO Box 674031
Marietta, GA 30006

[email protected]

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Black Writers Weekend is an annual event created to celebrate and honor black literary creatives in publishing and film. Founded by Tamika Newhouse, the weekend brings together black literary creatives and opportunities that will advance their careers. Powered by AAMBC Inc., the organization focuses on new and emerging voices in literature and fuses them with established creatives in film, television, and publishing.

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