Here at Dream Foundry, we encourage and support new creatives in the field of SFF. As the internet has provided a wealth of resources for new and emerging creators, we’ve compiled a list specifically geared toward Black creators and helping get more Black voices out into the world.
The list currently skews quite heavily toward writing but we continue to search for and add to this page as new opportunities arise. Please feel free to check back and/or to drop us a line if you see something we haven’t added.
Representation
Manuscript contest with the award being rep by DongWon Song. Genre: Commercial fiction, also MG and YA speculative and contemporary and graphic novels. Black writers only.
https://publishingishard.substack.com/p/the-only-lasting-truth-is-change
Scholarship/Resources:
- Wkshps – offering free consulting time to Black and Black-led non-profits, cultural organizations, businesses, artists, and designers.
- Jeni Chapelle – offering scholarships to virtual July Writers’ Lodge (Virtual) Revision Workshop and Retreat
- Hugo House – offering 5 fully-funded seats for BIPOC writers
- Pro Bono Artist Consulting for BIPOC Visual Artists
- Shipman Agency offering scholarships for autobiographical fiction class:
- Reductress – satire workshop offering scholarship to BIPOC & is also seeking new contributors
- Workshop: https://reductress.com/workshops/
- Re: Reductress, Grace Bahler is offering feedback on pitches, see here: https://twitter.com/oatmilkforever/status/1270804196053463042?s=19
- We Need Diverse Books – 501(c)3 non-profit advocating for diversity in children’s lit and currently offering grants for artists and illustrators affected by COVID-19
- https://diversebooks.org as well as their resources list here: https://diversebooks.org/resources-for-race-equity-and-inclusion/
- Olivia Taylor Smith offering editorial notes on 20 pages of adult fiction or creative non-fic/memoir
- #BLACKCREATORSFUND
- WriteHive virtual writer’s retreat: https://twitter.com/Write_Hive/status/1270400867108360192?s=19
- Sarah Elaine Smith offering 90-day novel writing course free forever; DM for the coupon code
- Science Fiction Writers of Color crit group on Inked Voices
- PRX & Google’s Podcasting 101 Series
- Rad Magpie – nonprofit game studio providing underrepresented people greater access to creative collaboration, leadership, and technical skills through game development.
Jobs
- Huge list of open jobs, calls for submissions, residencies and fellowships (50+ opportunities) from Study Hall:
- @WritersofColor retweets opportunities for writers of color
- ElectricLit hiring for a part-time assistant editor; BIPOC encouraged to apply
Residency:
- BIPOC Residency w/IPRC – We give artists and writers time, financial (in the form of ~$3k stipends) and community support, as well as resources to create. (2020 residents have already been selected)
Events:
- Where are the Black Designers – an initiative which aims to give a platform to creatives of color. By connecting designers, educators, and creative leaders we hope to start a dialogue about change in and out of the design industry. Join us virtually for our first annual conference and step forward in initiating this conversation.
- Agent Talk Show by DongWon Song and Seth Fishman: A series focused on giving folks new to the industry some perspective and learnings about what it is to be an agent.
- BIPOC Writers Connect – free, but the deadline to apply is July 10
- Amped WOC Podcast Incubator
- https://www.weareamped.co/woc-incubator – list of events here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/house-of-pod-17649869253
- Afros & Audio Virtual Summer Series – July 15
Art/Design
- 80 Resources for Black digital artists
Directories:
- A list of black-owned designers/studios
- #HireBlackPhotographers
- #DrawingWhileBlack directory
- Black game developers directory
Lit Mags
- Djed Press
- Magazines linked in the Study Hall doc:
- FIYAH Literary Magazine
- 2020 Alternate Endings call for submission – We’re looking for flash fiction stories from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) writers who re-envision the future.
- Our Prism
- Wear Your Voice Mag (@WearYourVoice):
- Sinister Wisdom
- The Willoherb Review (call for submission)