Ashley M. Coleman

Ashley M. Coleman is a writer and music industry executive with over a decade of experience nurturing creative talent. Her passion lies in building supportive communities for writers and artists from marginalized backgrounds, work that extends far beyond her published writing. In 2017, Coleman founded Permission to Write, a thriving community dedicated to Black writers and writers of color. Through this platform, she creates safe gathering spaces and provides educational opportunities that empower emerging voices. Coleman’s music industry work centers on supporting artists and creators, where she applies the same community-building principles that drive her literary advocacy. She believes in the transformative power of community and continues to develop programs and initiatives that provide both creative and professional development opportunities for underrepresented voices in the arts. Outside of that work, you can find her writing, listening to playlists, somewhere outside on a walk or hike with her husband, being a part of a fabulous (and supportive) community of writers in LA or buying books to add to her “To Be Read” cart.  Instagram: @ashleymcoleman_