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5 Things Never to Say to a Writer

Monique Desir:

Tee hee hee hee hee. :)

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:

Sometimes, just sometimes, it can be a little frustrating, this whole writing malarkey. And quite frequently, you might find yourself (however unreasonably) not wanting to talk about it. At all. Especially just after the times where you’ve erupted into a ball of angry frustration tears at the latest bout of writer’s block, and swear you’re never going to write another decent sentence in your lifetime.

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Dining With Characters: Part II

Monique Desir:

What a clever and interesting way of interacting with characters. I may try this with my students and have some fun trying this activity too. :)

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:

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For the next installment of this series, I wanted to focus on a few characters out of Shakespeare with whom I would like to spend a couple of hours eating, drinking, and talking. I have loved Shakespeare’s plays...

SUFFERING IN SILENCE: Nerds, Blerds and other Victims of Bullying in the Black Community

Monique Desir:

:) Growing up hasn’t made me feel any less as an outsider at times. Such is life, eh?

Originally posted on Chronicles of Harriet:

The death of a 7 year-old boy from Detroit, who is believed to have hanged himself in mid-May, 2012, because he faced bullying at school and the separation of his parents, should have been a wake-up call to all families and communities.

This tragedy should have prompted people of Afrikan descent to dispel the myths about the need for counseling and...

11 Reasons Why Artists Envy Writers

Monique Desir:

Needed to laugh and smile. :) Mission accomplished.

Originally posted on Mrs Artist, Mr Writer:

1. You can get published

For a writer, there is a clean path to success. Get your book published or get an agent and (hopefully) someone else is doing the work for you. If your work is well received, you’ve made it. An artist has to facilitate every sale they make. Sure you can make prints but make too many and they become worthless; whereas the more books they print, the better off...

Fiction Writing ~ Socially Acceptable Insanity

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Quentin Tarantino is an anti-black racist. DJANGO UNCHAINED is a work of anti-black racism.

Monique Desir:

Well done, Joseph. :)

Originally posted on drjosephsuglia:

A review of Django Unchained by Dr. Joseph Suglia

Quentin Tarantino is a slobbering anti-black racist who makes Blaxploitation films for hipsters. These hipsters grow aggressively defensive whenever African-Americans stand up and denounce these very films. (Roxane Gay, Spike Lee, Katt Williams, and Armond White are only a few of the African-Americans who have spoken out against Tarantino’s racism.) Tarantino wishes to...

Practical Tips for Author Events/Book Signings

So, you’re hosting an author event or a book signing and may be stressing out (I am) on what to do to make your event:

Interactive Exciting, and Memorable

Thankfully, I’m blessed with a wonderful teenage son and a supportive fiancé who both give me advice and not only do I listen, but often follow through with it. When I asked them what kind of things they’d like to see or experience at their favorite authors’ book signing, I learned quite a lot. Here are some of their wonderful ideas:

Simp...

The Four Women-in-Fantasy Tropes I’m Bored With

Monique Desir:

Research and motivation.

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:

I know, I know. It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these ‘Things I’m So Damn Tired Of’ posts. And you guys have been so lonely without them. So very, very lonely.

Today’s liberal dose of hatred and despair is leveled at four fantasy heroine types who, especially in YA fiction, have become alarmingly prevalent. Now, mind you, there are good ways to do everything, and even these four maidens of mystery can...

Critique Partners 101: Everything You Need To Know Before Pairing Up

Monique Desir:

Having a support system for writing is vital. This post helps to set realistic expectations in order for the process to go smoothly for both parties.

Originally posted on A Writer's Path:

Pairing up with a critique partner or group is very useful in strengthening your writing and getting an opinion on your work in progress before it’s published. Here’s the 101 on what you should know before you find and work with a critique partner:

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4 Reasons Why Most Writers Don’t Make Much Money

Monique Desir:

I love your writing style. I laughed, I cried, while reading this, dearie. Thank you. And the opening photo … to die for, darling! Ha!

Originally posted on Dysfunctional Literacy:

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Last year was a financial disaster if you look only at what I made from my writing. I think my ebooks pulled in about $10.00 last year. That’s okay because I hadn’t expected to make much, and evidently, I’m not alone. An article in/at The Guardian shows that most writers (depend...