Category: writing
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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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Is Your Poetry Falling Flat? How to Improve Your Poems
Photo by: Irina Kvyatkovskaya What is Making Your Poetry Fall Flat? What is making your poetry fall flat? Could it be your words? Could it be you’ve lost interest, or need to leave it to marinate for a while? Sometimes, simply changing a word makes a difference. Are You Repeating the Same Words in Your…
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Don’t Fear The AI
Photo by: Thaweekiet Sriring Intro Will artificial intelligence make you obsolete? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a topic of much debate and concern, especially among creative individuals like writers, artists, and designers. Many fear that AI may replace them in their respective fields, but it’s important to experience and understand AI before jumping to conclusions.…
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How to Organize Your Writing Projects (Avoid Repeating Character Names)
Photo by: Thanakorn Lappattaranan When Your Writing Projects Start Overlapping If you’re juggling multiple writing projects, it’s easy to lose track of character names, story ideas, and timelines. In this post, I’m sharing how I organize my writing, avoid repeating character names, and keep my novels and poems structured using simple tools like spreadsheets. Do…
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Welcome to My Writing Blog: My Journey as a Writer
Why I Started This Writing Blog Hello, fellow writers, I am C. N. Garraway, and this is my blog. Welcome to the randomness that is me. Writing has always been a passion of mine. I am thrilled to have you join me. This blog is about writing, organizing your writing, and embarking on a journey…