Dear Black Author Blog
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Dear Black Author: The 35-Year Copyright Rule That Could Change Everything
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If you signed away the rights to your book, script, or creative work after January 1, 1978, the U.S. Copyright Office gives you the right to take it back — 35 years later.
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Grant Opportunities for Black Writers – March 2025
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Grant Opportunities for Black Writers – March 2025
At Dear Black Author, our mission is to help you turn your story into legacy. We know writing takes heart, but publishing takes resources—and we’re here to help you get both. Whether you're drafting your debut novel or writing poetry that sparks change, there are funding opportunities right now designed to support Black writers just like you.
