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The Thriving Writer
Tag: writing
Bridging the Generation Gap in Contemporary Writing
When writing, if you’re aiming to stay true to the present, it’s important to remember how things are not how they were. #contemporary #writing #content #generationz #millennials #generationx #boomers
Copyright Registration First, then Sue
United States Supreme Court ruled copyright owner must first have a copyright certificate before filing an infringement claim. According to Law 360, A LexisNexis Company, the high court ruling puts to rest the circuit court […]
Byline: EBONY Magazine
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.
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 […]
Stop! You Do Not Have the RIGHT to COPY
You’re a bestselling author. Not just a bestseller in modest terms, your third novel has sold two million copies. It’s now a Hollywood blockbuster to the tune of $369+ M. 5-years passed since your […]
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 […]
Have You Heard about Copyright Office Changes?
The Register of Copyrights Bill (H.R. 1695 Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017) had its second roll call in the Senate, moving it closer to reality. Currently, the Director (Registers of […]
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. […]
