Write ah yaad before you guh abroad.

A Caribbean literary community and marketing hub for poets, writers and storytellers at home and across the diaspora.

Virtual Open Mic · Sundays · 8:00 PM Jamaica time

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Poetry, story and community can live in the same place.

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the hub

More than a writing community.

Write Ah Yaad creates space for Caribbean writers to create, connect, be seen and reach readers.

Community. Visibility. Resources. Support.

sunday feature

The mic is open.

Weekly virtual open mic for Caribbean writers and readers.

WhenSundayWeekly gathering
Time8:00 PMJamaica time
WhereOnlineGoogle Meet
BringYour workPoetry, prose or presence

Bring a piece. Bring a friend. Bring yuhself.

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from the page

Fresh writing from the yaad.

Latest from the Substack.

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The W.A.Y. Magazine

A showcase for the work and the world around it.

The W.A.Y. Magazine is coming soon.

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coming soon

The W.A.Y. Magazine is coming soon.

Features, interviews, reflections and Caribbean literary culture.

Help us build it.

Spotlight

Featured voices

Profiles, interviews and highlights from emerging and established writers.

Culture

Creative conversation

Thoughts on storytelling, poetry, process and Caribbean expression.

Community

Open calls

Ways to participate, submit and keep up with what is happening.

Publishing

New releases

Books, launches and updates from the literary community.

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the prompted series

Pick a prompt. Your poetic edge.

Four digital poetry prompt books. 125 prompts each.

By Kerece Lilanie

Prompted to Reminisce digital poetry prompt book Edition One

Prompted to Reminisce

The Things We Carry

125 poetry prompts · Digital edition

Prompted to Love digital poetry prompt book Edition Two

Prompted to Love

Love, in All Its Bodies

125 poetry prompts · Digital edition

Delivered digitally through Payhip.

WAY for Writers

Creative, marketing and digital support for Caribbean writers.

You wrote or want to write a book. We can help with what comes next.

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Book Concept & Positioning

Clarify the idea, audience and how the book should be positioned.

Author Branding

Bios, visual branding, media kits and author positioning.

Author Websites

A digital home for your books, bio, media and reader links.

Book Launch Support

Launch planning, graphics, content and campaign support.

Social Media Content

Promo graphics, captions, reels ideas and content planning.

Press & Media

Press kits, releases, pitches and media outreach support.

Digital Setup

Amazon, Payhip, newsletters, mailing lists and online stores.

Publishing Support

Practical guidance to prepare, package and bring your book to market.

Not sure where to start?

Book a free 15-minute Writer Consultation.

Free. 15 minutes. No pressure.

Book a Writer Consultation

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stay connected

Come inna di yaad.

Open mic reminders, stories and updates.

reach out

Say hello.

Features, collaborations or questions? Reach out.

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