We are the Diasporic Peoples Writing Collective (DPWC), a student organization at San Jose State University (SJSU). The collective started with a handful of Creative Writing MFAs who developed community through their shared experiences as students and literary artists. Today we’re a much larger project that’s powered by student, alum, academic, and ally activists that are helping to build-out a platform for BIPOC+underrepresented literary artists. … Continue reading About the DPWC

‘Want to read with us? First, join Bookclubz, the platform that hosts our book club. It’s easy! Create your profile there and become a Diasporic Peoples Writing Collective (DPWC) book club member via this link: https://bookclubz.com/clubs/24994/join/dddd92/ We’re reading the following book right now. So, read along with us and meet us on Zoom for the discussion. Mar 06, 2021 06:00 PM – 07:30 PM – … Continue reading Book Club

The collective is working on a few projects and initiatives: Blog content and book reviews (writer+editor+strategist) Author interviews with a byline (writer+scheduler+journalist) Videos and photography (producer, script writer, videographer+editor and readers/voice talent) Social Media (brand strategist+book signings and giveaways) Social Media Management (PM+copywriter+curator Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, WordPress) Administration (COO+relationship builder and manager) Finance (grant writer+account manager) WordPress (UX specialist) Want to get involved with something … Continue reading Initiatives