📖 How can you change the narrative, ?

Published: Thu, 12/04/25

Hello -

Tomorrow is our second Mini Writing Retreat for Women of Color! Have you registered yet? You still have a few more hours to reserve your spot at this pay-as-you-wish retreat, so make sure to sign up before we begin on Friday morning!

And to the allies who simply want to support amazing authors in their writing practice, share this with someone who may be interested! All you have to do is forward this email to inform her of this opportunity.

As you and I know, church and higher education spaces dominated by white structures of power and white voices dismiss and discourage all women, especially women of color. This reality, as well as strategies for deconstructing and overcoming these dynamics, has been important for my teaching, mentoring, and coaching for more than 15 years.

We want to be part of changing this narrative and creating an environment where women of color are centered and uplifted whilst sharing their stories. At tomorrow's second Mini Retreat for Women of Color we will provide space and resources with the hopes of helping more women's voices be heard throughout the writing and publication process.

Writing is a practice that must be done alone, yet it is best done in community. We are here to provide you with resources so you can get the most out of your practice.

When you sign up for a retreat at the Writing Table you can expect:

Time to write – the best part of the Writing Table is having designated time to write humanely without binging or rushing!
Planning Ideas – with each Retreat you will receive a planning document to help you set up for your time at the Writing Table. By planning ahead you will be able to maximize you accomplishments and set up momentum to keep your project going.
Accountability to a community of writers – this makes the writing time both easier and more fun, honestly.
Better writing habits – you will be building habits and writing in a retreat setting even without wearing yourself out or reaching a point of diminishing returns..
Focus on process – at the Writing Table you never have to say what you are working on; the focus is on the how of getting writing done; certainly some writers share the what of their work, and occasionally we do a show & celebrate week!
Breathing and intentions – at points during the retreat we will take time for centering breath work, focusing on intentions, and silence for writing in twenty-five minute pomodoros (aka POMS). Research tells us that 25 minutes is an optimal amount of time to focus before the mind and body need to reset. The retreat is organized into poms to maximize focus and attention on your project.
Camaraderie – you will not have to write alone, but with fellow women of color writers.
Encouraging and supportive coaching – we will take a little time to share strategies at the end of the writing retreat, and I will offer gentle coaching and encouragement.

Since starting the Writing Table, I have witnessed over twenty books, envisioned, completed, and sent to publishers. What we do really works! Through planning, focused writing time, and supportive coaching, all alongside other women writing, you can get on that same pathway to strengthening your writing habits and getting your ideas and stories published.

Write Your Story - Register Now!

, remember that your calling and your words matter.

We want to be part of changing the publishing rates for women of color and making a new reality! There is no better time than now to commit to your writing. Take the first step towards completing your writing projects by signing up today.

I'm looking forward to the support, camaraderie, and strategy sharing at our second Mini Writing Retreat for Women of Color! How about you?

Warmly,
Eileen

PS - remember you are also invited to join us for #FreeWrite Friday this week! And every week! Details and Zoom link below.

Coaching and Writing Table Options

Perhaps you need to add a new or extend your existing Writing Table membership? See the links below for Writing Table and coaching rates. You can make or grow your commitment to your writing today.

The Writing Table has many options from monthly and annual membership to personalized coaching for your writing projects.

1. Coaching + Writing Table: Individual sessions to help you with planning and carrying out your writing and membership at the Writing Table.

2. Developmental Coaching + Writing Table: Individual sessions of coaching for your writing habits and also reading and feedback on your current project, plus membership at the Writing Table.

3. The Writing Table has been helping people write in community, get friendly coaching and support, and finish projects since 2020. You can learn about becoming a member for a year or join by the month. Give it a try (significant savings when you join for a year)!

4. FreeWrite Fridays: Keep coming to The Writing Table on Fridays for no cost - you are already signed up for weekly reminders by signing up for a retreat!

5. For graduate student discounts - please email us for a special code. We are happy to support graduate students with discounts on coaching and Writing Table memberships.

#FreeWrite Fridays

9am ET / 8am CT / 7am MT / 6am PT

#FreeWrite FRIDAYS Zoom Link

Every Friday all are welcome at the Writing Table for no charge whatsoever. Invite a friend. Keep your writing habits going, and also enjoy the support and energy of other writers. Every week you can join us for #FreeWrite Friday. The link for #FreeWrite Fridays is here:

Join Zoom Meeting (details for FRIDAYS only)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88509282438?pwd=0dbxE8ZCeQgd0GawA6Utm2cO5KMEk0.1

Meeting ID: 885 0928 2438

Passcode: 701280

Looking forward to seeing you again soon, !

Eileen R. Campbell-Reed (she/hers)

Author | Researcher | Professor | Mentor | Coach
Founder & Host of 3MMM
Co-Director, Learning Pastoral Imagination Project

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