Mara Brock Akil's Writers' Colony Announces Cohorts for 2026 Summer and Fall Residencies The Writers' Colony, founded by showrunner Mara Brock Akil, has announced its cohorts for the 2026 summer and fall residencies.
On the surface, this is a story about four emerging writers selected to participate in a three month screenwriting residency in Los Angeles.
But scratch beneath that surface and what you'll find is a reflection of the ongoing struggle to create opportunities for underrepresented voices in the entertainment industry.