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Tag Archives: Writing
4 Pieces of Advice for the Aspiring Writer in Belize
Advice isn’t much, but it’s definitely something that helped me on my own journey, and hopefully, these few pieces of advice might be helpful to some aspiring writers out there.
When Life Gets in the Way of Writing
If you’re like me, you tend to be pretty critical of yourself on those days when it’s a bit harder to find the time, the energy, or even the words to write with. But hey – life happens sometimes.
7 Speculative Fiction Books by Black Authors You Should Read
From witches and vampires to Caribbean alien invasions, here are 7 Speculative Fiction books written by black authors.
Crossroads: The Unexpected Debut
I always thought my first published book was going to be some epic Fantasy novel – one with dragons and magic and swords. (Think Game of Thrones but make it Black.) My debut book, however, is a collection of poems, entitled Crossroads. My younger self would be shocked, but also oh so proud.
Why You Should Revisit Your First Draft Sometimes
The first draft: the bare bones of the book; the scaffolding before the building. It’s probably filled with errors and not to mention plot holes aplenty. But it’s also so much more.
Khaila A. Gentle 