Now that November is well under way, a lot of the writing community has been discussing NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and whether it is worth doing. For those unfamilar with the organization. It is a 501(c)3 that encourages people of all ages to try and see if they can write 50,000 words in 30Continue reading “NaNoWriMo v. #FinishUrBookFall”
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Writing Platforms
If you’re a writer or looking to start writing, then you probably know how important it is to have writing software that can handle long projects such as novels, nonfiction, etc. And Microsoft Word and Google Docs don’t really cut it. After about 50 pages, Docs gets very wonky and after 150 Word can beContinue reading “Writing Platforms”
Ways To Get Through The Slump
Sometimes writing can be exhilarating. Other times, it can feel like you’re slogging through mud that’s knee-deep. Too many would-be writers have given up because they could not get over that hump. And too many stories have been forfeited because of it. That being said, here are five quick tips that may help you orContinue reading “Ways To Get Through The Slump”
Writing Prompts To Keep You Encouraged
Hey ladies (and possible gents reading)! How are you today? Well, as the end of the year approaches, many people feel less motivated. Perhaps it’s because it gets dark so early now or because the weather can be a bit dreadful in certain areas of the world. Whatever the case may be, here is whatContinue reading “Writing Prompts To Keep You Encouraged”
Call For Featured Authors
Guess what? The Women of Color Writers’ Circle continues to grow and expand. And that is something that is truly wonderful. We are all excited to have more women come and tell their stories. And speaking of stories, we would like to know yours! The Women of Color Writers’ Circle is currently seeking to discoveryContinue reading “Call For Featured Authors”
Thank You!
It’s almost the two year anniversary of this Writers’ Circle. My name is Chyina Powell and I am a writer and editor. I founded this Circle with the help of Julene Allen in January of 2019 after we met via a business networking site. She is someone who is big on building community and offeringContinue reading “Thank You!”
Some Competitions For Writers You Should Try For
As of December 2020, still 95% of books published traditionally were by white authors. That is a pretty shocking statistic to hear in 2021 but the truth is that unless a publishing house has BIPOC people on staff, chances are they aren’t even glancing at authors who are people of color. Isn’t that shocking?! Isn’tContinue reading “Some Competitions For Writers You Should Try For”
Things To Know About Self Publishing
Self-publishing comes with a lot of steps, although it can be extremely rewarding and beneficial. Here is a (non-exhaustive) list of some of those steps along with some links to resources. Buying Your ISBN and Copyright What is an ISBN? It is the number used to identify your book from all the trillions of booksContinue reading “Things To Know About Self Publishing”
Using Social Media To Build Your Author Brand
Want more people to recognize who you are as an author? Here are some ways to make social media work for you!
Check Out Our Bookshop Page
What is Bookshop.org? Well, you may be wondering what Bookshop.org is. Basically, it is an online bookstore that helps support small bookstores and businesses. A lot of them are doing their best to stay afloat while competing with stores such as Barnes & Noble, BAM and Amazon. Many of these businesses are BIPOC owned asContinue reading “Check Out Our Bookshop Page”
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