I have not yet read “Ode to Toni Morrison (and Collected Poems)” by Jennifer Brown Banks, but my high regard for her personally and professionally is the basis of this book recommendation. When I decided to embark upon a freelance writing career, Jennifer was the only freelance writer I knew. She was (and still is)…
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What I’m Reading and You Should Too [Guest Post]
Every savvy writer knows that in order to hone our craft, we must immerse ourselves in the world of literature–the good, the bad and the ugly. Further, to offer a great reading experience for those we aspire to reach, we need to intimately acquaint ourselves with language; literary devices; plot; pacing; characterization; and dialogue. This…
Poets United’s Black History Month Tribute – February 21st
You are invited to Poets United’s Black History Month Tribute, the first event of their “THREE IS A CHARM” poetry series. Featuring special guest Baba Grio, Leonard Lucas, the tribute will be held from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the Beverly Library, 2121 W. 95th St. Poets United is…
Read My Author Income Article on Pen & Prosper
I told myself that I was going to write one guest post per month and I kicked off 2015 with the following post, Self-Published Authors: 4 Smart Strategies to Grow Your Income and Your Business, on Pen & Prosper. You see my theme this year is book publishing….I am sooooo happy my book is finished!…
Check Out My Interview with Jennifer Brown Banks
I had the honor of being interviewed by veteran writer, Jennifer Brown Banks. Our interview was posted on the Chicago Writers Association Blog. Read our interview now!
Book Review by Jennifer Brown Banks
Just when I thought my book marketing efforts were losing a bit of traction, veteran writer and blogger Jennifer Brown Banks from Pen & Prosper wrote a surprising review about my book, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, on Coffeehouse for Writers. Check out Jennifer’s review now.
Nominate Pen & Prosper for Write to Done’s 8th Annual Top 10 Blogs for Writer’s Contest by December 12th
I am a true supporter of Jennifer Brown Banks, who is a writer from the heart. I could sing her praises all day, but I won’t. I will, however, encourage you to check out her site, Pen & Prosper, to read why her site should be nominated and the go to Write to Done to…
Reflecting On 2013 and Correcting for 2014
For the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on all of my writing and blogging ventures, including this site, and had to ask myself three questions: Why did I create this site? What is the purpose of this site? What do I want this site to be and do? After I answered these questions, I…
Need Cold Calling Confidence?
As you have probably figured out by now, I don’t know how to read one book at a time. I’ve been reading Napoleon Hill’s Law of Success (a whopping 600 pages) for a few months because it’s going to take time for that one. In the meantime, I threw in The Well-Fed Writer by Peter…
Many Thanks to Jennifer Brown Banks & Dante Hamilton
I just have to thank veteran journalist and blogger Jennifer Brown Banks and Dante Hamilton, organizer of the Chicago WordPress Meetup Group, for their support in my professional endeavors. Jennifer organized the Blogging Q & A Session at Beverly Library on Saturday, March 17th. Dante allowed me to help promote the WordPress Group table while…