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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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Sep 8, 20212 min read
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...
harambeepress
Jul 21, 20212 min read
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...
harambeepress
Jun 13, 20212 min read
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....
harambeepress
Jun 6, 20211 min read
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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Jun 2, 20211 min read
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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May 17, 20211 min read
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...
harambeepress
Apr 5, 20212 min read
They Cried I AM
The Center for Black Literature https://centerforblackliterature.com/ is honoring the late Paule Marshall. In the month acknowledging...
harambeepress
Mar 16, 20211 min read
If a Race has no History
We're almost halfway through Black History Month. I'm thankful for the many events and programs drawing attention to the significance of...
harambeepress
Feb 11, 20211 min read
Did Someone Say Conferences?
I've mentioned conferences before, but here's a website you should check out. https://thewritelife.com/writers-conferences/?fbclid=IwAR1y...
harambeepress
Jan 28, 20211 min read
A Writer's Armor
When under spiritual attack, Ephesians 6 reminds me to put on the entire armor of God. Why? To prepare me for battle so I’m still...
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Jan 17, 20215 min read
Big Dreams and Prayers
Most people are familiar with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words, “I Have a Dream.” I wonder how many people are aware that Dr. King...
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Jan 14, 20212 min read
Start Them Young Part II
What is Diversity? Diversity means having a range of differences. I would add when it comes to diversity with people and culture, there...
harambeepress
Jan 6, 20212 min read
What are You Reading?
All writers must be readers. I do mean ALL. I often say if you're not a reader then you're not a writer. I like to read a variety of...
harambeepress
Jan 1, 20211 min read
Start Them Young Part I
The Importance of Diversity in Children’s Books Where do We Begin? As a child I learned a very popular children’s song that addressed a...
harambeepress
Jan 1, 20211 min read
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