A guided authorship and publishing program for women who want to speak (in) volumes.
Say it like you mean it.
Salacious Phrase is a seven-month program led by Hard Soft Press, an imprint of Butter & Filth. It’s built to change how stories are told, and who gets to tell them.
Hard Soft Press was founded from my desire to change how knowledge is “permitted” to exist in publishing. Salacious Phrase is a program dedicated to the full process of guided authorship within Hard Soft Press. You’ll be published at the end of the program.
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Your Questions, Answered
How long is the program and when is it?
7 months long. July 2026-February 2027 (December 2026 is an off month). Program held locally in Richmond, Va.
Do I need to be a writer to be in the program?
Absolutely not. In fact, I the program is designed specifically to pull a book out of a “normal” person. I use the same methods I use in the Butter & Filth classroom. So if you’ve worked with me in pole and achieved more than you ever thought you would, the same thing will happen here.
What’s included in the program?
You’ll end the program with a fully executed book written from start to finish, including cover art, comps, editing, interior layout, author headshot, graphics and 4 published copies (you can order more if you want). You’ll get the guidance of Nia Burks, MFA and creator of Butter & Filth, her 16 years of academic and artistic experience, as well as support from 3 other team members.
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You’ve done the work. Now, translate it to a book. Drop your info to be on the interest list. Enrollment begins May 15, 2026.
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