Muslim Storytellers Collective

About the Collective...

Portland's Regional Arts and Cultural Council graciously funded this project. I am so grateful to have been inspired during writing sessions with other Muslims nationwide in Literary Arts Yallah! Muslims Write project.

Who we are...
Around 12-20 writers who identify as Muslim to commit to crafting a short story in 2026. We range from established and emerging authors to a few that will e sharing their first works in our anthology "Constellations," which will release in November 2026, inshallah.

If you are on this page hoping to submit, we have reached capacity for the 2026 project but please stay tuned for upcoming opportunities for Muslim authors.

The Commitment for 2026 authors...
-Monthly Zoom check-ins, and a critique group pairing to help you improve your story. You will be reading and suggesting potential improvements to your fellow writers every month.

-Writer's Retreat May 15-17 at Camp Hancock (Field Station, Oregon, around a 3 hour drive from Portland, OR. Food and lodging is provided, but you are responsible for your own transportation. We hope that people will carpool, and can discuss this further. Camp Hancock is in Eastern Oregon, which can get chilly at night, and temperate during the day. A volunteer from the Rose City Astronomers will be present with a telescope to assist with some stargazing, weather permitting. There are small cabins, but you will need to bring bedding. This is not required to attend but is one of the hearts of the project, so please consider if you're able to come that weekend before applying. The retreat is full.

-Presenting your work at a Coffee and Tea Storytime in Fall 2026, date pending. This is not required, but inshallah we'd love for you to have a listening ear for your work.

-Opportunities for reading at local bookstores, also not required

-An opportunity to be published in our Muslim Storytellers Collective Anthology, which will, inshallah, provide a modest payment to our writers.

More to come!