Permission to Write
Mission
We nourish emerging Black and POC fiction and nonfiction writers through writing workshops, craft classes, and vibrant digital and in-person community spaces. Through membership we strengthen their artistic voices by connecting them with publishing opportunities, submission calls, and career advancement in the literary industry.
Vision
Our vision is to build a collaborative literary ecosystem for Black and POC fiction and nonfiction writers. Through robust mentorship programs, writing intensives, 1:1 support and publishing opportunities, we foster artistic excellence while nurturing an engaged audience that celebrates their work across digital and in-person spaces.
For Building Relationships
Mentorship Program
For craft development
Masterclasses
For Going Deeper
Membership Community
Meet the Team
Founder
Ashley M. Coleman
Ashley M. Coleman is a storyteller and community builder moonlighting as a writer and project manager. Whether she is working with music makers or writers from marginalized communities, creating safe gathering spaces and education for creatives is at the center of her world. Her freelance writing has been featured in ZORA Magazine, GRAMMY.com, and The Cut among others. She covers culture, lifestyle, and personal narrative. She released her debut novel GOOD MORNING, LOVE with Simon & Schuster in June 2022.
Administrative Assistant
Jana L.
Henry
Jana L. Henry is a Storyteller by way of writing, acting, and educating. Her passion is to create stories that stay with you and promote positive change in one's life. In 2022 she debuted, produced, and performed her one-woman play "Hello, How Are You?" at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. When she is not chasing her dreams, she is most likely drinking coffee, exploring somewhere new, or trying to finish reading one of the many books she started in her free time. Read some of Jana's short stories and blogs here.
Meet our Inaugural Board!
Download their full bios HERE.
