As a Black girl the world blanketed me in the belief that the only part of me smart enough was my mouth
Dr. Teruko Dobashi
About Us
Our Purpose
Mission: Liberating stories. Unapologetic voices. A vessel for truth that refuses to be silenced.
Vision: Ratchet Writes is a queer, Black woman-owned publishing company amplifying marginalized creatives, performers, and authors who challenge the status quo and imagine beyond mainstream limits. We publish work that centers culture, elevates counternarratives, and disrupts the systems and stories that silence truth, authenticity, and lived experience.