About us
West Yorkshire Inked Literary Collective
A space created intentionally for people of colour in West Yorkshire who want more than just a book club — who want community.
This literary collective is rooted in connection, creativity, and belonging. It is for those who are tired of travelling to London to find spaces that centre our voices, our stories, and our lived experiences. Here, we gather to read, write, reflect, and build something meaningful together.
📚 Book Clubs
Fridays & Saturdays
4:00pm – 5:30pm
@ Hydepark Book club
Currently reading: If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
P.S. To support the venue for kindly hosting us, members are kindly encouraged to purchase a drink or food during the event🥹
✍🏾 Author Readings
Members can book readings with the host.
Times arranged collaboratively.
📝 Bi-Weekly Writing Workshops
Chapter submissions for structured critical reviews.
Sessions arranged between the host and members.
At its core, this collective is about:
• Building genuine community among people of colour
• Creating a safe and ambitious literary space
• Supporting each other’s writing journeys
• Having conversations where we don’t have to explain ourselves
• Growing intellectually and creatively together
Whether you are an avid reader, an aspiring writer, a published author, or simply craving intentional literary connection — you are welcome.
Join our WhatsApp Group here👇🏾
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KH1v7ihD4i533tVdz4DuiH?mode=gi_t
If you’ve been waiting for a space like this in West Yorkshire, this is it.
Upcoming events
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Past events
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