Sat · Sep 26, 202610:00 AM – 5:00 PMWashington, D.C.

A one-day sanctuary
for writers, creatives
& storytellers.

Elevate your craft. Build creative community. Restore your well-being. An immersive festival blending author talks, restorative soundbaths, and intimate writing in the heart of D.C.

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Historic wooden auditorium at Howard University's Miner Building with soft daylight

Miner Building Auditorium · School of Education

Event Overview

A curated, immersive one-day sanctuary.

Join us for the inaugural Restoration Writers Festival — a curated, immersive one-day sanctuary for writers and wellness. Gather with fellow writers, podcasters, scholars, and creatives to refresh your creative spirit, explore restorative practices, and engage in intimate conversations with visionary authors.

Set within the historic Miner Building at Howard University, the day blends inspiring author talks with restorative sound, breath, and craft — designed to help you return to your writing renewed.

Author Talks & Panels

Inspiring conversations with visionary writers, podcasters, and scholars shaping the craft.

Soundbath & Breathwork

Restorative sound and guided breath sessions to quiet the mind and reset your creative spirit.

Writing Workshops

Interactive, hands-on sessions that blend wellness practice with the daily work of writing.

Confirmed Speakers

Inaugural Festival Voices

More to be announced

01
Alex Elle
Invited
New York Times bestselling author, restorative writing teacher, and wellness advocate whose work guides readers toward healing through language and self-care practice.
02
Demetria Lucas
Confirmed
Author, cultural commentator, and podcaster known for sharp, candid storytelling on relationships, media, and Black womanhood.
03
Christine Platt
Confirmed
Author and advocate for social justice known as The Afrominimalist, writing across fiction and non-fiction on intentional living and cultural history.
04
Erica Buddington
Confirmed
Poet, educator, and founder whose work in literacy and curriculum design centers the histories and voices of Black students and writers.
05
Amanda Miller Littlejohn
Co-host
Author, coach, and founder of The Rest Revolution, helping creatives build sustainable careers rooted in rest and personal brand clarity.
06
James S. Walker
Co-host
Writer and creator behind Sensing Thinking Male, exploring masculinity, wellness, and emotional literacy through essays and conversation.