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Bereket Writers
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Centers creative writers from marginalized backgrounds | Organizes consistent, longterm writer's workshop groups | Hosts writing events and #Submit30 https://linktr.ee/bereketwriters
Writing doesn’t have to be lonely 🤍 Applications are now open to join Bereket Writers! If you’re looking for thoughtful feedback on your writing and long-term community, apply here by May 17: BereketWriters.org/apply
Today we’re sharing Ka Yee Lee’s poem “They Leave to Reach Likeness,” (tr. @timtimtmi.bsky.social ). This poem floats through the familial and spiritual bonds that tie us to our pasts. Find the full poem (and a reading in Chinese) here wordswithoutborders.org/read/article...
Defenestration Magazine has published my humour piece. 🤭 Rather the opposite of your typical travel article. www.defenestrationmag.net/2026/01/how-...
"How [Not] to Visit a Japanese Hot Spring," by Kat Joplin
Advice from a Seasoned Professional My first time living in Japan—properly living, not touristing—was in a small town called Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture, where I worked as a middle school English teache...
defenestrationmag.net
✨ BEREKET WRITER SPOTLIGHT ✨ Meet Rhonda Iris, a long-time Bereket writer who published her memoir in 2020 and is currently working on a graphic novel series. (1/8)
Calling all Bereket writers! ✨ We’re excited to partner with fellow Bereket writer and PR professional, Kayla Jasmin, to offer pro bono PR consulting to three of our members. (1/2)
Part 1 of my ballroom primer piece! A history of ballroom in Japan. Features the photos many friends and colleagues I've been privileged to meet in the scene, thanks also to the excellent photographers including (but not limited to) Rino Ninja, J. Elle Harris, Shen Wei Hung, and Christopher Sy.
An Introduction to Japan Ballroom
Voyapon's LGBTQ columnist, Kat Joplin, documents the vibrant ballroom scene in Tokyo which welcomes everyone who accepts its world view.
voyapon.com
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Laney Lenox, PhD@laneylenox.bsky.social · last yr.And . .. the last submission of @bereketwriters.bsky.social #submit30 just went out to @skyislandjournal.bsky.social !!
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Foglifter Press & Journal@foglifterpress.bsky.social · last yr.📣 Foglifter is adding an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ISSUE to its annual publication roster. 📣 For 1.1, our theme is Body Politics. Submissions are open until October 15, but we love early submissions. foglifter.submittable.com/submit
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We're nearly halfway through #Submit30, our annual submission challenge. Where are you submitting these days? Tag your favorite magazine! P.S. You can join the challenge today and aim for 30 subs by August 30 🙌
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