Changing poison into medicine.| I profile two women filmmakers for EBONY’s September Fashion Issue who show how persistence and creatively hurdling obstacles to achieve their goals pay off for the community.
The Thriving Writer
Tag: writing
Freelance Writer Turns “Poison into Medicine”
In the heart of silicon alley – SHoP Architects, creators of the Barclays Center, gutted and rebuilt the loft with lots of shiny surfaces. The kitchen was a collaboration between SHoP and Jaqueline Touby. photo […]
One Thing
#TBT Sometimes when I write, I hear music. This time, in particular, I got the chance to put my words to the music of famed saxophone player (“Blow, Danny” – Super Freak) and music producer extraordinaire […]
Character Building
It all begins with the character. The story has its genesis in the character. Without the character – there is no story. Having a problem with writing your novel? Return to the protagonist. If […]
Help Desk: Agent Needed
Found on the AALBC.com discussion board, “Agent Needed.” Please visit the link for the complete question, but here’s a synopsis: “The screenplay writer is from the Caribbean and can’t find a literary agent for representation. […]
It’s More than Politics
We are currently undergoing a cultural shift. We have mortally wounded the present age – and like any wounded animal, it’s confused, delirious, and dangerous. Fear not! The pen is still mightier than the sword. […]
Why did the Writer Cross the Road?
Misidentified goals result in failure 100 percent of the time. Want to make sure you following the correct desire lines? Learn then know the difference between an end goal and the means to get there. For the answer to the riddle, read on.
Help Desk | Turn Your Opinion into a Feature Article
Opinions are like hearts; everyone has one. In 5 easy steps convert your opinion into a feature story.
Help Desk | Storytelling 101
THE WRAP: A Plot:
A Protagonist has (Who)
to overcome a challenge(What)
to achieve a goal (Why)
"Don't give the fact; give the feeling" - Crossing Lines
A Traveling Writer’s Delight!
While editing the short story “Scoop,” I needed the flight time for a direct flight from Pittsburgh to Arkansas. I first checked with the airlines, but I could only find multi-leg flights. After getting creative […]
