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2025 Programs:

The Make Good Project was founded to amplify and fortify the voices of Black women as storytellers, archivists, and visionaries. Guided by the pillars of creativity, community, and wellness, we provide spaces and resources that empower women to share their stories and realize their artistic visions. Our programming includes annual writers’ retreats, professional development opportunities, 10-week writing workshops, and community events— all designed to nurture and uplift the rich diaspora of Black voices. Learn more about each program below.

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  • Join us for Write On, a pay-what-you-can writing class exploring legacy, emotional honesty, and community through the senses.

    Each session will include writing exercises, space to share, and opportunities for story coaching. Whether you’re looking for a place to be present and creative with community, to write into deeper emotional truth, or to find inspiration for a project or deadline, this space is for you.

    This offering follows the spirit of dhana, the practice of giving that supports teachers and spiritual communities (“sanghas”). The suggested donation is $25 per class via Venmo @RebeccaSFrank, but please give as you’re able. Most importantly, come write with us! Bring a friend, your journal, and an open heart.

    Dates: November 10, November 17th. Come to both or drop in for one!

    Location + Time: Zoom, 6:30-8:30

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  • Our FREE in-person 4-session Drop-in workshop series:

    We are thrilled to that we will host a series of 4 writing workshops open to the community this winter/spring. Location: The Dream Center in Harlem. This workshop is free and open to Black women, 18+, of any and all writing experience and skill level. Do The Write Thing is held the first Saturdays of the month from 10:30AM - 12:30PM. Workshop dates are the following:

    • September 6th

    • October 4th

    • November 1st

    • December 6th

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  • In The Write is a 10-week writing workshop where participants in the cohort complete a draft of a work. During the course of the workshop, each writer leads a session on a writing topic to grow their understanding and ownership of the writing technique. Writers receive and provide feedback to other writers in the cohort.

  • Pack your creativity and embark on an artistic adventure with The Make Good Project's Writers Retreat—an escapade where words come alive and imagination knows no bounds! Nestled in inspiring locales, our retreats are more than just a getaway; they're a playground for your creativity. Picture yourself surrounded by fellow wordsmiths, indulging in spirited writing sessions, and unlocking the secrets of storytelling in an atmosphere buzzing with inspiration. Join us for a weekend of laughter, learning, and literary magic. It's not just a retreat; it's a journey into the heart of creativity where every word counts, and every moment is a plot twist waiting to unfold.

    This year’s retreat will be hosted on Martha’s Vineyard, where participants will aim to leave with a completed draft of a work inspired by the island’s rich African-American history in conversation with the present day. This can include — a screenplay, short film, or performance piece—crafted during a week of creative and wellness programming that includes writing exercises, table reads, yoga, guided meditation and engagement with island resources like the African American Heritage Trail and The Inkwell Polar Bears.

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  • Monday - Friday, 5am-6am, Zoom meeting open to all ages, races, cultures, genders! Everybody is welcome!!

    Need to carve out some space to write before the tumult of the day? Sign on at 5am every weekday for some quiet community while you prioritize some solo writing time. We say “hello” then turn our cameras and mics off for the hour while we work on individual projects in this early morning accountability meet-up. Come once or everyday! Come as you are (cameras are off)!

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  • Two writers develop their work during a “29-hour workshop,” with a professional director and actors. This affords the writer the resources to hear her work aloud and to grow her pieces. In 2024, we produced development workshops of 2 of the 4 plays in Anya Pearson’s “The Clytemnestra Cycle.”

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