About Us
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) writers group is a space where we can write stories and poems we might not feel comfortable writing anywhere else. A creative group where we think and feel we are not alone in our experiences. A group where you put down the responsibility of being on guard. It is a place where writers of BIPOC background can begin to creatively shape how we are portrayed in society.
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The group is for, us, BIPOC is a term that adequately acknowledges our identities as together but distinct. BIPOC Writing Community is open to ALL people of colour. You don’t need to identify as a writer, just show up with writing tools and a desire to connect. You won’t have to share what you write, but you can!
What We Do (Meeting Overview)
At our gatherings, we spend time writing together through guided prompts and quiet writing sessions (20–30 minutes with breaks in between). After writing, there is space for optional sharing, creative discussion, and conversations around storytelling, craft, identity, and creativity.
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Together, we explore how we can create characters and narratives that authentically represent our experiences, while carving out greater space for BIPOC voices within the Australian literary and publishing landscape.
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Gathering Format
Our gatherings are held online via Zoom once a month, with occasional in-person events, collaborations, and community gatherings throughout the year.
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Meeting Time
One Sunday each month
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM (AEST)
Join the BIPOC Writers Group
​Membership requests are reviewed manually to help maintain a safe, intentional, and creatively supportive space for BIPOC writers.
To join the community, click Apply to Join below. You will be taken to our private group space, where you'll be asked to sign in or create an account before submitting your membership request.
Once you've requested access, please allow time for your application to be reviewed. Approved members will receive an email confirming their membership and access to the group's gatherings, discussions, meeting registrations, and community spaces.
Accessing the BIPOC Group
After your membership has been approved:
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Sign in to the website.
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From the top menu, select Groups.
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Click BIPOC Group.
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Navigate to Meetings.
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Select the Zoom meeting link to join.
Existing Members
If you are already an approved member:
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Sign in to the website.
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Go to Groups from the top menu.
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Select BIPOC Group.
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Click Meetings.
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Select the Zoom meeting link to join.
If you experience any access issues, please contact an administrator for assistance.
