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Black Writers Continue to Face Challenges in the Publishing Industry
Full Disclosure: Some of the data in this post was provided by ChatGPT. However, where the data was sourced from is sited at the end. By...

mjackson148
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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Celebrating the Winners of the 2024 Chapter One Writing Competition and Village Care Publishing Selected Authors
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Chapter One Writing Competition, proudly sponsored by the Black Writers Workspace and...

mjackson148
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Five New Black Poets to Watch: Voices Reshaping the Literary Landscape
The world of poetry has always been a space for diverse voices to weave narratives, challenge norms, and offer unique perspectives on the...

D2A Contributing Writer
Feb 4, 20242 min read
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Shaping the Future: Celebrating Five Iconic Black Sci-Fi Characters
Science fiction, as a genre, has the power to envision diverse and inclusive futures. Over the years, black characters have become...

mjackson148
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Embracing Critique: The Transformative Power of Bad Book Reviews
Every author dreams of glowing reviews and widespread acclaim for their literary works. However, in the world of literature, bad book...

mjackson148
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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Direct2Author: 10 Essential Steps to Self-Publishing Success for New Authors
Are you a budding author eager to see your literary creation reach the hands of readers everywhere? Self-publishing can be a rewarding...

mjackson148
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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Top Buzz-Worthy Black Books of the Last Decade: Exploring Their Connection to Social Justice
“These books have resonated with readers and critics alike for their unflinching examination of societal issues.”

D2A Contributing Writer
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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Breaking Barriers: The Top Five Highest Grossing Books by Black Authors
The world of literature is rich and diverse, with voices from various backgrounds contributing their unique perspectives to the literary...

D2A Contributing Writer
Oct 7, 20232 min read
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#PenPOSSE: What Cultural Barriers Black Non-Fiction Authors Had to Unlearn to Grow as Writers
Podcast recap from this month’s #PenPOSSE Roundtable on the topic Non-Fiction Writers — Healing, Inspiring & Educating the Black...

mjackson148
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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Questions to Consider before Publishing your Manuscript
By Author & Writing Coach Dondi Dancy, dondi@celysewrite.com, Owner of C. Elyse Writing Coach (view her company's profile in the HIRE A...

D2A Contributing Writer
May 29, 20232 min read
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Black Writers Workspace Cultivates the Art of Writing During Upcoming Virtual Workshop
Three-day writer’s workshop set to provide practical tools for diverse writers interested in developing multi-genre writing skills. New...

mjackson148
Apr 21, 20233 min read
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How to Find a Book Agent
Do you want to become a published author? Most people will tell you that the first step after writing your manuscript is getting a book...

D2A Contributing Writer
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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Creating a conducive environment for writing and reading
Effective writing and reading is a product of many factors, and a conducive environment is one of them. Creating and consuming content is...

D2A Contributing Writer
Sep 30, 20223 min read
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NEW BOOK RELEASE: Memoir ‘Stigmatized: A Hero’s Journey’ Debunks Cannabis Myths
Serves as an Inspiring look into one nurse’s experience of discovering her super power. BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 29, 2022 — Founder of...

D2A Contributing Writer
Sep 29, 20224 min read
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Finding a Writing Niche
By D2A Contributing Writer Writing is a creative process that allows you to tell your story to readers eager to hear it. But to start,...

D2A Contributing Writer
Sep 19, 20223 min read
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Why Black Writers Matter
Seven Authors from the Black Writers Workspace Weigh In No one can tell the story of the black experience like a black person. Because of...

mjackson148
Aug 24, 20224 min read
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Best Practices in Self-Publishing
Self-publishing has skyrocketed in the last five years, with the number of self-publishing books increasing by 264 percent. This is an...

mjackson148
Jul 15, 20222 min read
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Self-Published Success Stories
by J Seph | Twitter: @jsephwrites For nearly every writer I’ve ever spoken to on the topic of self-publishing their work, usually there...

mjackson148
Apr 23, 20222 min read
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Motivation is Key
By Renea Linsom @ReneaGodsgirl One thing I love about life is not only do you learn so much but in learning there are two lanes,...

mjackson148
Apr 14, 20222 min read
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How to Copyright A Self-Published Book
by J Seph Twitter: @jsephwrites You have written your book and you want to make sure you have all bases covered. You are not interested...

mjackson148
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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