Tamika Faulkner Imagination Fund Application — The LBRY
Tamika Faulkner applied to the 2024 Playbook Imagination Fund for Black Girls Who Write, a platform for Black women writers, with The LBRY, a stock image site and photography agency that would supply images of Black people for book covers and marketing, made with Black photographers.
Project statement
Black Girls Who Write: lack Girls Who Write (BGWW) is a transformative platform dedicated to empowering Black women writers. Our mission is to disrupt the literary landscape by providing resources, community, and opportunities that help Black women authors publish best-selling books, build loyal readerships, and establish recognizable brands. We offer various services and programs including retreats, literary and entertainment events, award ceremonies, a membership directory (launching this year), and more. Our flagship programs include The Creative Connection Retreat, a 3-day event focusing on brand building and book marketing; Script to Screen, which connects authors with film industry executives; and It's LIT! Literary Awards, an annual event celebrating excellence in Black literature.
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