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Why You Should Enter Writing Contests
Being published doesn't always mean a book contract. I'm a huge fan of writing contests (as you can see from a previous post), and here...
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harambeepress
Aug 16, 20231 min
Novelist Retreat
There are so many conferences available to writers. Sometimes I'll list them for you, but other times I want to highlight one. This one...
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harambeepress
May 4, 20233 min
10 Essential Dos for Effective Writing: A Positive Approach
I recently read an article discussing several things writers shouldn’t do. The information was good, but it left me wondering how many of...
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harambeepress
Feb 22, 20231 min
Writing Contests
As writers, we need to get out writing out there. Contests are one way to do that, so I will occasionally add them to my post. Here's one...
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harambeepress
Feb 3, 20232 min
One-Line-A-Day Journal
As writers we write, we edit, and revise, and edit again and . . . you know the cycle. There are deadlines for submitting manuscripts,...
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harambeepress
Dec 31, 20222 min
Your Best Advice of 2022
As 2022 comes to an end, consider what words has God used in your life this year. Read what others have said below about their best...
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Dec 1, 20222 min
Give the Gift of Diverse Books
Diversity in literature is, in part, about representation—who’s telling the stories and who stories are told about. Multicultural...
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harambeepress
Nov 5, 20221 min
Indigenous Literature and Why It’s Important
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, I want to share some websites with you. "Every society needs educated people, but the primary...
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harambeepress
Oct 28, 20222 min
Ignoring Diversity is No Longer an Option for Writers
Our world is diverse, and readers want to see diversity reflected in the stories they read. Writing diverse characters isn’t always easy....
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harambeepress
Oct 14, 20221 min
If Only: Allowing God into My Writing
If only I had more time, resources, and creative ideas. There’s never enough time for me to answer my emails, add to my blog post,...
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harambeepress
Sep 20, 20221 min
Publishing in Color Conference
This conference has greatly impacted my life over the years. I know if you can attend the virtual one in October it will impact you as...
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harambeepress
Sep 14, 20211 min
National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)
National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture, heritage, and contributions of Hispanic Americans each year. The event began in 1968...
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harambeepress
Sep 8, 20212 min
A New Perspective
When I meet first-time authors and even some seasoned ones, I love their excitement as they share about their manuscripts. Their eyes are...
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harambeepress
Jul 21, 20212 min
Common Mistakes Made when Writing about Diverse Characters
I've been asked what are some common mistakes writers make when writing about diverse characters. I've mentioned some before, but I...
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harambeepress
Jun 13, 20212 min
Sensitivity Between the Lines: Writing Diversity with Authenticity
Consider the world you live in. Your cultural experiences, likes, dislikes, fears, and even biases are based on your community. As an...
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harambeepress
Jun 6, 20211 min
Never Give Up
On my last day of a recent writers' conference I attended, I headed toward a set of stairs I'd climbed multiple times during the week....
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harambeepress
Jun 2, 20211 min
Catch my Breath
I love writing conferences. I love the people, facility, the ideas writers bring, and so much more. I'm at the Blue Ridge Mountain...
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harambeepress
May 17, 20211 min
How to Write Black Characters
There are some books I read and could dip the manuscript in a bucket of highlighter ink because everything between the pages is so good....
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harambeepress
Apr 5, 20212 min
Sensitivity Readers versus Beta Readers
With the term "sensitivity reader" growing in the publishing industry, I thought I would address what is a sensitivity reader and the...
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harambeepress
Mar 16, 20211 min
They Cried I AM
The Center for Black Literature https://centerforblackliterature.com/ is honoring the late Paule Marshall. In the month acknowledging...
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