Stories are our most important commodity, and I'm not the voice you should be listening to right now.

With love and in solidarity, I've closed shop for the moment. I won't be filling new client spots until things make more sense, because the system is set up in such a way that safeguards will make sure I'm okay. I can't say as much for business owners who are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. Give them your money and your business and your undivided attention. For now, the best thing I feel like I can do is to gift my privilege forward. (If you want to learn more about gifting your privilege, dive into the RISING blog - Diana Patton is a leader we need to be listening to.)

If you are Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color who needs to tell your story, whether through a book, an article, a short story, an essay, a poem, a graphic tale - whatever the medium - and you are in need of resources and/or guidance with any of the following:

-writing coaching
-editing
-publishing resources
-knowledge and information
-media resources and contacts
-news and journalistic pitches and contacts

simply hit REPLY to this email and contact me. All services will be free of charge. 

If you want to support Black writing coaches and editors + find community, here is a list of resources:

• blackeditorsproofreaders.com

• blackwriters.org

• A great article about the inequity that exists in our industry

• 8 Dynamic Black Women Editors in New Media

• thewritingdoula.com

• blackgirldangerous.com

• Black and Bookish: A great compilation of literary organizations and resources

• blackfreelance.com

• afropunk.com

• Above is a list of books if you're looking for more education.

• Please visit and support blacklivesmatter.com, where you can find a wealth of resources.

• Please consider donating to the bail funds for protestors.

• Please use your voice in the voting booth tomorrow.

• Please vote with your dollars.

• Please support Black businesses owners, authors, and voices. If you're white, gift your privilege forward by raising their voices above your own.

• Please use your words to speak truth to hate speech and racism.

• Please mobilize your talents for good right now.

• Please love your fellow human beings.