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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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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…
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