I want to introduce you to some writers you may have never heard of, if you don't hit Medium on a regular basis, or you're not yet on Twitter. (why aren't you?) Some of these writers are people I admire from afar, and others are who have the most influence on the work that I … Continue reading Celebrating #WritersandEditorsofColor Sharing The #WritingCommunity Platform
The Kind of Writer That You Want To Be…Is Not The Writer You Are Going To Become
When Marley K. started writing, like myself, she started by writing erotica. Like me, Marley wanted to express the sensuality and sexuality that comes with being a Black woman. She wanted to share with the world the idea that Black women enjoy sex in a variety of ways. So did I. I found that out … Continue reading The Kind of Writer That You Want To Be…Is Not The Writer You Are Going To Become
How Long Does It Take You To Write A Blog Post? Do You Think About It? Or Do You Just Write Whatever Comes? #30MinuteWritings by @agnesbookbinder
My twitter friend Agness Bookbinder, has been doing these thirty minute writing exercises with herself and inviting friends to join her. So even though I've been writing all day I decided to join her, and when I thought about what I wanted to talk about it, I realized I wanted to talk about writing blog … Continue reading How Long Does It Take You To Write A Blog Post? Do You Think About It? Or Do You Just Write Whatever Comes? #30MinuteWritings by @agnesbookbinder
“I Don’t Want To Be A Success”
When I was thirteen I was hospitalized by a man who turned out to be a pedophile. I was not directly abused by him, but I do believe that the reason that my abusers found me, was because of him. In fact I am absolutely certain of it, even though I have no proof. When … Continue reading “I Don’t Want To Be A Success”
My Writing Time Is More Important Than Sex
There is nothing, and I mean nothing that can take me away from my writing time. Except maybe my mother crying out in pain. My writing time is sacred, it is the most important time of my day, because it's a spiritual time for me. It's the time I spend getting to know how I … Continue reading My Writing Time Is More Important Than Sex