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Write ah yaad before you guh abroad.
A home for Caribbean poets, storytellers and literary creatives. Join the Sunday open mic, read fresh stories and stay connected to the literary energy growing right here.
A little something from the yard
Poetry, story and community can live in the same place.
di yaad
A place where writers belong.
Write Ah Yaad is a community for Caribbean writers who want room to share, connect and grow. The language still has flavour, but the message stays clear.
We host a weekly virtual open mic, feature original work and make space for poets, storytellers and literary creatives across the Caribbean and the diaspora.
Whether you are testing your voice, building confidence or simply looking for a creative home, Write Ah Yaad is meant to feel like a real yard space for the work.
It is community, visibility and encouragement, all in one place.
sunday feature
The mic is open.
Every week, writers gather online to share their work, listen in and connect with each other.
WhenSundayWeekly gathering
Time8:00 PMJamaica time
WhereOnlineGoogle Meet
BringYour workPoetry, prose or presence
Bring a piece. Bring a friend. Bring yuhself.
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Fresh writing from the yaad.
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