Work with

Silk Jazmyne

Join Silk Jazmyne in exploration - whether you’re looking for an intro to writing Sci-Fi & Fantasy or want to delve deeper into the cultural background of Speculative Fiction.

Gain the benefit of Silk Jazmyne’s unique perspectives as a black and queer writer. Unleash your own creativity with guidance and prompts. Journey into your own storytelling skills and see what you can imagine.

Mentorship & Review

  • Consultations are 50-minute sessions booked directly with Silk Jazmyne to determine what support she can offer and structure a syllabus and payment plan.

    Book Consultation

  • Mentorship is offered on a 3-month basis with a structured syllabus and scheduled calls with Silk Jazmyne. Book a Consultation to start the process.

    Book Consultation

  • Need a beta reader or editor-eye on your work? Silk Jazmyne offers direct review services at a price/per word fee. Email info@silkjazmyne.com to learn more.

UPCOMING CLASSES

UPCOMING CLASSES

The Hero’s Journey: A Story Structure Workshop

Hosted by The Porch with Silk Jazmyne

Why do some stories stay with us?

In this four-week class, we’ll explore the timeless arc of the Hero’s Journey— used in everything from Star Wars to The Lion King — to unlock new layers in our fiction, memoir, or poetry.

Through weekly film clips, discussions, and writing prompts, you’ll learn how each stage of the journey can shape character, stakes, and transformation in your work. We’ll walk through the entire structure from “the Call to Adventure” to “the Return.” Come with a new or ongoing project and leave with tools to elevate your storytelling across genres.

Writers of all levels welcome!

  • In-Class Writing Lift: Medium

  • Homework: Optional

  • Workshopping Drafts: Optional

Course Details:

4 weeks, 4 sessions

Mondays from 7p - 9p ET

Sep 8 - Sep 29, 2025

Remote — Live Zoom Meeting

Space is limited.

Jumpstart Your Writing

A GrubStreet Class with Silk Jazmyne

Building your foundations in Creative Writing — Voice, Vision, and Craft.

Whether you're new to creative writing or simply in need of a spark, this six-week class invites you to carve out dedicated time to write. Through guided exercises, we’ll explore character, setting, dialogue, and voice across fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.

Each session includes generative prompts, inspiring readings —from authors like Octavia Butler and Toni Morrison — and space to share work in a supportive environment. You’ll leave with fresh drafts, renewed creative energy, and a deeper connection to your voice on the page.

Course Details:

6 weeks, 6 sessions

Wednesdays from 10:30a - 1:30p ET

Oct 29 - Dec 10, 2025

Remote — Live Zoom Meeting

Limited to 12 spaces.

Create: Free Draft Generator

Spark a new idea. Make space for your voice.

Looking to dip your toes into creative writing—or just need a jolt of inspiration? This one-hour session is the perfect low-pressure way to get words flowing.

You’ll respond to lively, thought-provoking prompts designed to jumpstart new work, connect with other writers, and share your words in a welcoming, supportive space.

Whether you're curious about what GrubStreet offers or simply want to carve out an hour to write, you'll leave with a fresh draft and ideas to keep going. Plus, we’ll point you toward upcoming workshops to help you keep building your craft and community.

A GrubStreet Class with Silk Jazmyne

Course Details:

1 session

Friday, September 12th

6:00 - 7:00 pm EST

Remote — Live Zoom Meeting

Space is limited.

Speculative Fiction and Ancestral Exploration

Hosted by Midnight & Indigo with Silk Jazmyne

Speculative fiction didn’t start in 1947—it’s long lived in the folktales, myths, and storytelling traditions of cultures around the world. In this four-week course, we’ll explore how ancestral narratives can inform contemporary work through the lens of writers like P. Djèlí Clark, Suyi Davies, Álvaro Enrigue, and Nuzo Onoh.

With lectures, readings, and writing prompts, you’ll craft stories that honor your heritage while imagining new worlds.

  • Homework: 20–40 pages of reading weekly

  • Writing Lift: Workshopping a short story in the final week (up to 3,000 words)

  • Experience: Short story writers and novelists alike are welcome, as are students new to the genre

You’ll Leave With:
A deeper understanding of speculative fiction, a story rooted in cultural legacy, and tools to build immersive, imaginative work.

Course Details:

4 weeks, 4 sessions

Mondays from 8p - 10p EST

Oct 6 - 27, 2025

Remote — Live Zoom Meeting

Space is limited.