“If writing a book is something you have always wanted to do, then this collective is for you.”
Our mission
Melanin Creatives Collective curates a space which serves as an intersection between culture, medicine, art, healing and storytelling. We encourage expression through creativity, honoring the stories that make our communities flourish and thrive.
We do this by helping creatives who would like to create works of literature from inception to completion. We take stages of book writing and development to publish, distribute, advertise and promote the powerful viewpoint of authors of color. We hope to allow an intersection between culture, medicine, art, healing and storytelling and reinforcing narratives in literature and text. By giving a voice to our people, we call out for them to express themselves through creativity and honor the stories that make our communities flourish and thrive. We hope to enlighten and highlight the untold stories and research by authorities in their respective fields and uplift the community.
Meet us
July 5-7, 2024
@
Essence Festival in New Orleans
SOKO Market
The Athlete’s Guide to Mindfulness by
Lauren Turner, LCSW
Whether you’re dealing with burnout, stress, or any other challenges, “The Athlete’s Guide to Mindfulness – An Adult Playbook” has the tools you need to find balance, clarity, and joy in your athletic pursuits.
Connection Chronicles A Workbook for Cultivating Strength, Passion & Purpose in Relationships by Ronnette White, LCSW-S & Zahara Williams, LCSW-S
Whether you're a seasoned duo or fresh-faced lovebirds, this workbook will take you on a profound exploration of self-awareness, communication, and the power of connection. Dive into a world where vulnerability becomes your greatest strength, where self-awareness unlocks hidden depths for you and your partner, and where accountability fuels growth and understanding.
After Betrayal: The Journey from Pain to Peace by Zahara Williams, LCSW-S
A transformative workbook designed to guide you through the process of emotional healing after experiencing betrayal. Whether you're going through a difficult breakup, dealing with infidelity, or recovering from any form of betrayal, this workbook, used when in conjunction with therapy or on its own, can be a powerful tool to help you find peace and regain control over your emotions.
Creatives Cove Workbook by Melanin Creatives Collective
Lauren Turner, LCSW, Ronnette White, LCSW-S & Zahara Williams, LCSW-S
The Creatives Cove workbook by Melanin Creatives Collective is an impressive tool designed to empower both emerging and established authors in their creative journey. This workbook serves as a guide to assist writers with unleashing their creativity by eliminating distractions and fostering a mindful writing environment. By setting strategic goals and delving into character development, authors can refine their craft and bring their stories to life in a meaningful way.
MCC Featured Authors
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Colette Reid Horn, LCSW, PPSC
Author
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Regina Lawless
Author
Thank you to our Sponsors for their ongoing support, and willingness to unite, create & inspire.
The Book Readers Venue is an indie bookstore located in Humble, Texas! A proudly black, woman, and veteran-owned bookstore, we empower and inspire readers with a special focus on local indie authors and authors of color. Our niche is Romance and Romantic Suspense genres, but readers can also explore a world of genres from children's books to non-fiction.
“Creating more authors of color to represent in literature in health, wellness and in general because we need to see ourselves in text.”
— Brandi Ortiz, award-winning writer
Our Services
Author’s Center
Established authors may join the collective to secure networking, vending, and marketing opportunities, including features on our social media platform, book fairs, galleries and other events.
Creatives Launchpad
If you already have a project in the works, and you are looking for peer review, feedback, support, and the opportunity to network and market your idea or concept on a larger scale, then this package is for you! You will participate in live virtual group sessions, and 1 one on one strategy session to get your project completed and ready for production.
Creatives Cove
Monthly live virtual group discussions and one on one strategy sessions focusing on content development, creation, collaboration, marketing, peer review and implementation from an idea to a completed project within 6 months.
