Decolonizing the Language of the Erotic — FAQ

Why is this workshop priced at $6,800?

This is a 10-month, high-touch, transformational container led by an educator with 28+ years of experience, a Master’s in Curriculum Design, and certification in the Amherst Writers & Artists method.

Your tuition covers:

  • 80 hours of live, trauma-informed facilitation

  • Curated readings, prompts, and somatic practices to support your voice

  • Publication opportunity in The Esoteric Erotic Literary Collective Journal

  • Access to community writing time and affirmation-based feedback

  • A sacred, culturally specific space designed for the liberation of Black & Brown women’s voices

This is more than a class. It’s a creative healing rite of passage.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes. Payment plans are available to fit your capacity and commitment.
Most participants choose monthly installments of $680–$850, depending on tier. Extended plans can be arranged.

What if I can’t afford the full tuition?

We offer three tiers to honor different economic realities:

TierAmountFor...Sovereign$6,800Those with stable income/resources or professional development funding.Supported$5,800Those stretching financially but able to invest in themselves.Community Access$4,800Those with limited income who are deeply aligned with the work.

We also offer 1–2 partial or full scholarships each year for participants with demonstrated need. These are awarded with deep respect, not pity.

Is the deposit refundable?

No. The $350 deposit is non-refundable. It secures your place in this intimate cohort and honors the preparation that begins the moment you say yes.

Is this only for professional writers?

Not at all. This is for any Black or Brown woman ready to reclaim her voice—whether she’s been published, writing in private journals, or just beginning. Your story matters, and your presence is enough.

What will I walk away with?

  • A restored relationship with your creative voice

  • Writing that feels true—not performative

  • Kinship and sisterhood with other Black & Brown women writers

  • Tools and rituals to sustain your writing practice beyond the program

  • The chance to see your work published in a collective journal