The Make Good Project

We are happy to announce the Launch of The Make Good Project! As a non-profit committed to nurturing creatives from within, we're excited to embark on this journey with you and build a vibrant community together. #nonprofit #creativewriting #artistresidency #art

Make Good, Mama. 🌿 Happy Mother's Day to every single person who pours into others - bio moms, chosen family, aunties, mentors, teachers, caregivers, friends who show up. This one's for all of you. We're dropping something special today. It's a flash auction, and it closes tonight at 11pm ET. Make Good, Mama: Overnight Retreat at Kripalu June 22-23, 2026 | Stockbridge, MA (Berkshire Mountains) $150. Closes TONIGHT at 11pm ET. What's included: 🛏️ Single occupancy twin bed room - all yours ✨ Full Kripalu R&R tuition ($200+ value) 🤝 Make Good group meeting and writing prompt on arrival 🧘 Yoga, silent breakfast, meditation, guided kayak, guided hike, breathwork + more 🍽️ Three gourmet vegetarian meals 💻 A group Zoom after to share your work and debrief together 📖 Optional invitation to publish on The Make Good Substack Campus access: 2pm Monday through 2pm Tuesday. Not included: transportation. You can drive/carpool (~2.5 hrs from NYC), take the Berkshire Flyer (/berkshire-flyer-train) train (departs NYC 11:20am, arrives Pittsfield 3:10pm), or hop the Peter Pan Bus () (both directions daily). Full details in the listing. Note: Uber/Lyft are unreliable in the Berkshires - pre-book local taxis. ⏰ Auction closes TONIGHT, May 10 at 11:00pm ET. Participant info due to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) by Tuesday, May 12 at 5:00pm ET. Link here to bid. 💚 /c/make-good-springs-triumph/auction/items/1953572 #MakeGoodMama #MothersDay #KripaluRetreat #MakeGoodProject #BerkshiresRetreat #FlashOffer #WomenWhoWrite #WOCWriters #RestoreAndCreate #NourishYourself #WomensRetreat #WritingCommunity #Kripalu #MakeGood

Last fall, we took a group of 19 women to see @liberationbway through our PlayMates program, and what an incredible time we had! To see the play now win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama AND get 5 Tony nominations is just icing on the cake! CONGRATS to the entire LIBERATION team — we’re celebrating with you!🙌🏾💐🥂🔥 Tony Nominations: Best Play
BESS WOHL @besswohl Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role of a Play
SUSANNAH FLOOD @susannah.flood Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
BETSY AIDEM Best Costume Design of a Play
QWEEN JEAN @qween_jean Best Direction of a Play
WHITNEY WHITE @yesimwhitneywhite

The Make Good Project looking for RETREAT SPONSORS! Our Martha’s Vineyard retreat is a dedicated space for Black women to write, reflect, rest, connect, and deepen their artistic practice.🧘🏾‍♀️☀️✍🏾 With several sponsorship tiers available, your contribution covers core costs including lodging, meals, transportation, retreat space, materials, artistic programming, and wellness support. WATCH THE FULL SPONSORSHIP VIDEO ON YOUTUBE. LINK IN BIO👆🏾 Interested in sponsoring us? Contact [email protected]

Another GREAT session do Do The Write Thing in the books!🥰✍🏾🤗 Thanks @ericamjensen for being our guide! And thanks everyone who came ready with open imaginations, deep discussions, and some powerful pairs of socks lol🧦😂 We have ONE MORE SESSION of our free community writing workshop on June 6 @thedreamcenterharlem Don’t miss out! LINK IN BIO👆🏾

Don’t forget to sign up for our May session of DO THE WRITE THING, our FREE community writing workshop! @ericamjensen will guide us through a session of CRAFTING CHARACTER THROUGH MONOLOGUES! You won’t want to miss this one. Especially if you’re stuck trying to find your character’s voice or if you’re developing a one—person piece.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Coffee and light morning bites provided☕️🥐🍓 SIGN UP LINK IN BIO✍🏾👆🏾 Erica Jensen is a casting director at and co-owner of Calleri Jensen Davis. Her 20+ year career with partners James Calleri and Paul Davis spans film, television, regional, off-Broadway, and Broadway theatre. Casting credits include Yale Rep, Cleveland Playhouse, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Classic Stage Company, Rattlestick Theater, City Theatre, McCarter Theatre, People’s Light and Theatre, Hartford Stage, LaJolla Playhouse, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and The Flea Theater. Broadway credits include Purpose (Tony Winner), Topdog/Underdog (TonyWinner). Erica is also a writer! Her play, BLACK FRIENDS, was part of the 2025 Irons In The Fire new play development series at Fault Line Theatre. The Make Good Project’s mission is to provide a supportive environment for historically under-amplified creators to explore, practice, and produce in all facets of artistic expression. We believe in the transformative power of art and are committed to breaking down barriers, centering underrepresented voices, and nurturing a thriving community where every individual gains equitable access to opportunities, education, and resources within the realm of the arts. Our commitment is to create a more diverse and empowered artistic world. ☝🏾Follow to join in on our programs and to learn how you can support our mission!

Come start something at the May session of DO THE WRITE THING, our FREE community writing workshop @thedreamcenterharlem 📝 No matter your writing experience, if you’ve got a story inside of you, you’re a writer! So join The Make Good Project as we come together to create and share. This month’s session will be led by our very own @ericamjensen 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Coffee and light morning bites provided☕️🥐🍓 SIGN UP LINK IN BIO✍🏾👆🏾 Erica Jensen is a casting director at and co-owner of Calleri Jensen Davis. Her 20+ year career with partners James Calleri and Paul Davis spans film, television, regional, off-Broadway, and Broadway theatre. Casting credits include Yale Rep, Cleveland Playhouse, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Classic Stage Company, Rattlestick Theater, City Theatre, McCarter Theatre, People’s Light and Theatre, Hartford Stage, LaJolla Playhouse, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and The Flea Theater. Broadway credits include Purpose (Tony Winner), Topdog/Underdog (TonyWinner). Erica is also a writer! Her play, BLACK FRIENDS, was part of the 2025 Irons In The Fire new play development series at Fault Line Theatre. The Make Good Project’s mission is to provide a supportive environment for historically under-amplified creators to explore, practice, and produce in all facets of artistic expression. We believe in the transformative power of art and are committed to breaking down barriers, centering underrepresented voices, and nurturing a thriving community where every individual gains equitable access to opportunities, education, and resources within the realm of the arts. Our commitment is to create a more diverse and empowered artistic world. ☝🏾Follow to join in on our programs and to learn how you can support our mission!

It’s gonna be MAY!🌷💐🌸 Join us as we write, create, and just generally MAKE GOOD! This weekend’s FREE workshop, DO THE WRITE THING, will be led by our very own @ericamjensen 🙌🏾📝✍🏾Come ready to explore your voice as a writer! Coffee & light morning bites provided☕️🥐🍓 Signup link in bio👆🏾👆🏾👆🏾 And be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to keep up with the latest Make Good happenings. Link in bio📰

Is all the LOVE & POWER witnessed at Mixtape Vol. 3 @keencompany last week still marinating with anyone else? Because we can’t stop thinking about it! Curated by @ablanksonwood the lineup of performances was🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 On top of that, the evening was woven together with these BARS✨ from some of our greatest! Grab your journals— each one is a WORD you’ll want to reflect on📝✍🏾 1. Erykah Badu 2. Alice Walker 3. Prof. Bayyinah Bello 4. Maya Angelou 5. bell hooks 6. Eartha Kitt 7. Nina Simone

Give it up for Make Good writer Erin Cherry who recently shared an excerpt from her new play TWINS. LET’S GOOO CHERRY!🔥🔥🔥 We’re so excited to see your work continue to come to life!👏🏾📝👏🏾📝👏🏾 Please join us in our commitment to uplift Black women writers. Donate today to support our programs so more artists’ voices can be heard. Follow the donation link in our bio to learn more!👆🏾 If you’ve supported us in the past, THANK YOU! Your continued contributions help us provide a supportive environment for historically under-amplified creators to explore, practice, and produce in all facets of artistic expression.

Happy Haiku Poetry Day! Haiku poems remind us to tune into the present moment. So take a moment of mindfulness with Make Good writer @ericamjensen to write your very own haiku!

Let’s hear it for Make Good writer Rebecca S’manga Frank who recently shared two new poems from her upcoming collection of poetry called “Kuji-chocolate-lia”. We’re so proud and honored to witness Rebecca’s artistry!🥰👏🏾🔥📝 Please join us in our commitment to uplift Black women writers. Make a donation today to support our programs so more artists’ voices can be heard. Follow the donation link in our bio to learn more!👆🏾 If you’ve supported us in the past, THANK YOU! Your continued contributions help us provide a supportive environment for historically under-amplified creators to explore, practice, and produce in all facets of artistic expression.