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    • Home
    • The 2025 R&W Symposium
    • R&W Gallery
    • Testimonials
    • Faculty & Alumni
    • About
    • Keynote Talks!
    • FAQ
    • Editors & Agents Panels
    • Words of Color Readings

THE WRITERS GROTTO

THE WRITERS GROTTO THE WRITERS GROTTO THE WRITERS GROTTO
  • Home
  • The 2025 R&W Symposium
  • R&W Gallery
  • Testimonials
  • Faculty & Alumni
  • About
  • Keynote Talks!
  • FAQ
  • Editors & Agents Panels
  • Words of Color Readings

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at rootedwritten@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is Rooted & Written? Rooted & Written is a fully-funded, tuition-free professional writing program for writers of color, hosted by The Writers Grotto in San Francisco. 


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When was Rooted & Written founded? Rooted & Written was founded in 2019.


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Who founded Rooted & Written? The program was conceptualized and founded by Salvadoran writer Roberto Lovato with Susan Kiyo Ito, Vanessa Cabrera, Jesus Francisco Sierra, Aditi Malhotra, and Melissa Pandika.


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Who founded Rooted & Written? The program was conceptualized and founded by Salvadoran writer Roberto Lovato with Susan Kiyo Ito, Vanessa Cabrera, Jesus Francisco Sierra, Aditi Malhotra, and Melissa Pandika.



How can I get involved if I’m not a fellow? 

  • Apply to be a Rooted & Written Fellow (when applications are open)
  • Become a Writers Grotto member and volunteer with Rooted & Written
  • Stay updated by signing up for the Writers Grotto newsletter here.
  • Help us spread the word - let BIPOC writers in the SF Bay Area know about us!


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How can I find out about upcoming R&W events or programs? Sign up for the Writers Grotto newsletter here to receive updates on R&W and other Grotto happenings. You can also follow the Grotto on social media linked belwo at the bottom of this webpage.





What type of programming is included in the symposium? The symposium includes classes and workshops focused on both the craft of writing and the business aspects of the literary industry.


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What is the source of funding for Rooted & Written? Rooted & Written is funded grants received by the Zellerbach Foundation, Grants for the Arts, California Arts Council.


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Who do I contact if I have any more questions? Please write to rootedwritten@gmail.com if you have any other questions!


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