Writer’s Community Bulletin
March 2025
Dear Community,
Welcome to our first monthly Writer’s Bulletin! I’ve created this bulletin because I would love to share more upcoming opportunities, news, and publishing tips with all of you. This is a great way for writers in our community to stay connected and know what’s happening each month.
Let’s get to it!
Featured Topic: Writing Through Resistance
This month, we explore what it means to write through moments of doubt and resistance. As writers, we all face those days when the words don’t come or when self-doubt creeps in. But remember, resistance is a sign that your creative muscles are growing.
“The only way to vanquish your fear of writing is to write.” – Toni Morrison
Community Updates
Upcoming Workshops:
March 8th, 2025 from 12:00PM- 1:30PM: Connecting with Our Inner Child
Join me at the Cobb County Recreation Center for a powerful workshop focused on reconnecting with your inner child. Register here and invite a friend!
Words as Sanctuary Interview Series
Our first Words as Sanctuary interview drops this month, and I cannot wait for you all to hear from none other than Michell Clark! This series will highlight powerful and upcoming writers—be on the lookout for this amazing release.
Creative Writing Hour
Are you part of the Creative Writing Hour? We meet every Thursday at 8 PM EST and Sunday at 11 AM EST—a free space for writers to connect, write, and share. Our mission is to build an inclusive, welcoming community where BIPOC writers can hone their craft, build confidence, and pursue their writing goals.
Big Announcement Coming Soon: We have a major opportunity for writers dropping this month—stay tuned!
Sponsored by Gatekeeper Press: Special thanks to our sponsor, Gatekeeper Press! If you're looking to take the next step in your publishing journey, schedule a call here with one of the founders—no final draft needed. For those ready to publish, use the discount code DHAYANAALEJANDRINA for exclusive savings.
Opportunities & Mentorship
Let’s Collaborate!
I’m open for podcasts, workshops, panels, and speaking events. Let’s work together to inspire communities. Visit my website and press page here to see all my previous collaborations. If you are ready to crate something intentional and beautiful for our community, email me here.
Work With Me – Mentorship Program
I have 3 mentorship spots open for March—let’s get your writing to the next level. Apply here to secure your spot. If you are looking work with me after March, feel free to reach out via email.
Here are some testimonials:
“Anyone looking for an empathetic and truly caring writing mentor, I cannot recommend Dhayana enough. She not only cares about you as a writer but also pours into you as a person and your writing. She is a wealth of knowledge, and her expertise has definitely steered me in the right direction as a new writer who is finally beginning to publish work.” —Emily Santos, Author of Esmeralda Makes Friends with the Butterflies.
"Dhayana is the empowering editor behind the transformation of my poetry chapbook. Working with her has been an absolute privilege, and I am beyond grateful for her exceptional talent, dedication, detail, and patience. From the very beginning, Dhayana not only helped me refine my poems but displayed an unwavering commitment to helping me understand the self-publishing process, providing me with the necessary resources as a beginner in this field.” —Katrina Rojas, Author of When She Loves.
Writing Prompts for Reflection
Let’s push beyond comfort zones and take steps toward our dreams:
What’s one dream you’ve put off out of fear? Write about how you would feel if you took the first step today.
If you knew you couldn’t fail, what project would you start tomorrow?
Describe the version of yourself who fully lives in their creative truth. What risks did they take?
Book of the Month
Let’s keep lifting each other up. Reply to this email to share your favorite moments, upcoming projects, or thoughts on the prompts!
With gratitude and love,
Dhayana Alejandrina