Let's write some letters together!
What is the series all about?
It is about using writing as a form of expression to 1.) liberate, declutter, detox and heal ourselves from otherwise hurting and traumatising life experiences and 2.) to express gratitude, share love, joy and life lessons with others.
It is about creating a collective blueprint legacy that connects our past with our present and the future.
It is about giving ourselves the permission to express ourselves, our feelings and to finally tell our own stories in our own words.
What is the plan for the series?
We plan to start with e-books that we can later republish as hard and softcover books if need be. Each title features between 15 letters from 15 contributors. Each letter has between 800 and 1000 words (including spaces). Whereby co-authors are encouraged to contribute to more than just one title of the series, they can only submit one contribution per book title.
Who can be a co-author?
Our targeted contributors for this series are Black families, across the globe, between the ages of 18 and above. We also welcome kids below 18; however, they must have parents or caregivers' written consent. We are only taking 15 contributors per workshop, so please only register if you are sure to participate.
How does it work?
This project is more than just a book writing project. It is about coming together, connecting, sharing and building a global healing community of black sisterhood and brotherhood that goes beyond the book contribution and our geographical location in the world.
What shall we write about?
To help co-authors effortlessly and joyfully take part in this project, we have set up title-specific workshops per book title to coach all interested contributors, give them the right tools, skills and motivation to help them effortlessly write their letters.
In this 60 mins workshop, you will:
learn how to over fear, self-doubts etc to get started with your writing
received a template and guidance on what and how to write
submission deadlines and what happens after that.
get answers to all your questions with regards to the publication
When are the workshops taking place?
The first workshop block for the first four book titles is from Wednesday, October 27-30 2021. This 60 mins workshop will give you the skills and tools you need and put you in the perfect mind space to get you started straight away. After the masterclass, contributors have 14 days to submit their letters. Please feel free to register for all the workshops with book titles you would like to contribute to.
Click here for more info and FAQs about the series
Your commitment per workshop
With your minimal commitment registration fee of $10 (instead of $99, or €9 instead of €89 or R150 instead of R1482, you secure your seat in the 60 minutes workshop, your voice in the publications and your space in our global community of Black sisterhood and brotherhood that comes with lots of possibilities and opportunities.
Are you not able to join the live workshop? No worries, we shall send you the workshop recording with all relevant tips and tools, and you have 14 days to submit your letter.
Meet Ankwetta b. Achaleke, your experienced writing facilitator
Beatrice Achaleke is a serial author of 23 books and 14 e-books, including the "Africa For Smart Kids" series, the "GloBUNTU Detox" series and the "Affirmative e-book" flashcards, quizzes and etc. She is a multiple awards winner, TedTalk and life transformational public speaker and facilitator, publisher of GloBUNTU Books and Founder of the GloBUNTU Transformational Mindshift Suitcase®. Check our Beatrice's books online:
Visit https://globuntubooks.com and www.followmetoafricaacademy.com for more books, resources and programs.
Samantha Vann
Samantha Vann is an Intentional speaker, and Lover of existenceserial Author, Educator, Abstract Artist, Mother, Humanitarian, Founder of Creative Odyssey NPO, CEO of Colloquial Odyssey LLC.
Some of her books include the following: An Open Letter 2 My Ex, The Treal Dms, The Book, Mind of a Man-Iac, Intentional #letthatmarinate Pocketbook Series, Intentional Pocketbook Series: Poetic Vibes, Intentional Book Series.
We look forward to having you in the workshop!
