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
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Consultations are 50-minute sessions booked directly with Silk Jazmyne to determine what support she can offer and structure a syllabus and payment plan.
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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.
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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
Intro to Speculative Fiction
A GrubStreet Class with Silk Jazmyne
Travel through time, imagine new worlds, and shape the future in this immersive intro to Sci-Fi & Fantasy writing. Through readings, lectures, and creative prompts, you’ll explore world-building, The Hero’s Journey, and the genre’s roots in social critique.
Craft your own short story over six weeks, with guidance from works by N.K. Jemisin, Janelle Monáe, P. Djèlí Clark, and more. Open to short story writers, novelists, and curious newcomers alike.
Start your speculative journey—sign up now!
• Homework: Weekly Readings (20-40 pages)
• Workshopping Drafts: 1 Short Story to be workshopped at the end of class
Course Details:
6 weeks, 6 sessions
Mondays from 6p - 9p ET
Jul 7 - Aug 11, 2025
Remote — Live Zoom Meetings
Limited to 12 spaces.
How to Create a Writing Habit
A GrubStreet Class with Silk Jazmyne
Struggling to stay consistent with your writing? In this three-hour session, you’ll learn practical strategies to overcome procrastination, build momentum, and create a sustainable writing routine—no matter your schedule.
Leave with a personalized plan, tools to stay motivated, and insight into how community can support your goals. Perfect for busy writers ready to make lasting progress.
Jumpstart your writing habit—sign up now!
Course Details:
1 session
Saturday, July 19 from 10:30a - 1:30p ET
Remote — Live Zoom Meeting
Limited to 50 spaces.
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.