Author: C. N. Garraway
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Experimentation with Limerick Poetry
As a lover of poetry, I’ve always enjoyed trying different poetic forms. A few years back, I experimented with limerick poetry and wrote two limericks. Recently, I returned to them to do some editing and rereading—and while revisiting them, I ended up writing a new one. I like them well enough. They may not be…
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Writing Prompts: Do They Help Writers or Hinder Them?
Photo by: Roman Bulatov Have you ever created and finished a story from a writing prompt? I can’t say that I have—but I have started many ideas from them. I’m not always sure if their purpose is to spark an idea, to guide you into finishing a story or novel, or to leave you with…
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How Do You Tackle Your Writing Projects?
Photo by: Juan Ignacio Rodriguez Moronta The Spark of Inspiration How do you tackle your writing projects? The way you approach a project can determine how it progresses. What sparks your idea? What do you do with that idea once it forms? Do you start writing right away, or let it marinate? It all begins…
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Unlocking the Art of Thoughtful Book Reviews
Photo by: Sheikh Sahin Do you struggle with writing book reviews? Do you ever find it hard to go beyond simply saying, “I liked this book”? Most of the time, I enjoy a poem, story, or novel without immediately knowing why. I just know it was great—I couldn’t put it down. But as readers, we…
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Continuous Learning for Writers: A Path to Success
Photo by: Oleg Gapeenko Honing Your Craft? As a writer, do you continue to learn and sharpen your skills? I do. I haven’t been published yet, but I’m committed to improving. I research writing constantly—watching videos, reading books, and learning from authors who write and edit for a living. It’s encouraging (and humbling) to see…
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Authentic Representation of Black Characters in Writing
Photo by: Oleg Gapeenko Do You Write About Black Characters? Have you ever noticed how vaguely Black characters are described in some novels—especially in books by non-Black authors? I find this frustrating. Often, it feels like writers either don’t know how to describe Black characters without leaning into clichés or simply choose to skip over…
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Resurrect Your Story
Photo by: Veerapong Boonporn Do you have your own slush pile? It’s okay if you do. All of us writers have stories or novels that we threw in the slush pile or just abandoned. You started writing the beginning, and you got at least 3 to 10 pages, and just abandoned the project. I have…
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Interraical Couples In Novels
Photo by: Ahmed Hedayet Do you include interracial relationships in your stories? If so, why? In many of my novels, I explore interracial relationships because they add depth, richness, and variety to my storytelling. I love diversity, and I enjoy telling stories about people from different backgrounds. For me, writing about interracial couples feels natural.…
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Do Mixed-Raced Characters Belong?
Photo by: Irina Kryvasheina What I’ve noticed in the writing community and writing groups is that race comes up a lot, and often, it’s glanced over. Many writers skip detailed character descriptions, believing it’s unnecessary or even distracting to the reader. But I ask: Why would it be distracting? Isn’t part of what draws us…
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Do Your Rhymes Make Sense?
Photo by: Icon Ade Do you write poetry that rhymes, but it doesn’t make sense? Or does your poem lack meaning? Do you like the flow? I wrote a poem years ago as a teenager. I wrote it to rhyme, but I am not sure that it means anything. I liked the way the rhyme…
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