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The Writers’ Block Podcast
Hosted by Jennifer Bush-Harris · EN
The Writers' Block exists to be an encouragement and resource to all writers along their journey! Whether you write as a hobby, if you are a blogger, or you are on your way towards publication, we have something for everyone!
Come see us every other Thursday and get your strength back to keep going! And as always, Happy Writing!
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140. What Will You Say?
Oct 200:10:37Tap to summarizeWriting is a most demanding gift. In becoming a writer, in doing the things that writers do, we must recognize what we say can be influential or detrimental. So, what are we saying? And who is listening?
Transcribe →138. The Fire Hydrant
Aug 200:17:20Tap to summarizeThe inner world of a writer is big and loud. The ideas come fast and furious sometimes! These ideas and worlds and invisible people are most demanding! And while that is incredible--it can be completely overwhelming.
Transcribe →136. Occam's Razor Is A Pen
Jul 1800:16:13Tap to summarize'Being a writer' is not as simple as some would think. When considering my own path and process, I cannot help but think about all the contributing factors which got me there so far. This type of examination is beyond the normal 4 questions of (1) how did you get started? (2) what keeps you motivated? (3) what is your writing schedule? (4) how do you deal with writers block?Please follow Anette King at www.theblurbdiva.com and schedule time for your own author coaching.
Transcribe →135. Fire Hydrants & Fire Extinguisher
Jul 500:16:16Tap to summarizeIn challenging times, writers have a unique stresses...and responsibilities. Times like this allow writers to (1) freak out, (2) analyze, and (3) record. Sometimes all at the same time...multiple times a day.
Transcribe →134. The Cost Of The Ink
Jun 13, 202500:17:36Tap to summarizeThe world is on fire, and there has never been a time where writers can 'write in peace'. What must be said, what must be done, is to respect the gift. Honor the talent. Share the gift.Show up on the page."Black people need witnesses in the world who thinks everything is White."-James BaldwinRemember to follow your other favorite Black writer on:Substack: @thatjenngottapen TikTok: @whatjayesaid2.0Threads: @authorjbharrisPatreon: THE DESK OF JBHARRISBlogs (all on WordPress-free to subscribe!):The Ideal Firestarter(http://theidealfirestarter.wordpress.com) Come Get Your Writelife (http://shekinahgloryllc1038.wordpress.com)I Breathe Fire (http://jenniferharrisbreathesfires.wordpress.com)
Transcribe →133. Writing While Being Black
May 31, 202500:14:35Tap to summarizeThere is a power in representation. I am happy to be a Black writer...not just a writer who happens to be Black. Remember to follow your other favorite Black writer on:Substack: @thatjenngottapen TikTok: @whatjayesaid2.0Threads: @authorjbharrisPatreon: THE DESK OF JBHARRISBlogs (all on WordPress-free to subscribe!):The Ideal Firestarter(http://theidealfirestarter.wordpress.com) Come Get Your Writelife (http://shekinahgloryllc1038.wordpress.com)I Breathe Fire (http://jenniferharrisbreathesfires.wordpress.com)
Transcribe →132. I Am The Record!
Mar 6, 202500:14:42Tap to summarizeIt's so good to be back! This episode starts SEASON NINE! I apologize for my absence as life and technology made things complicated. Yet, with all the upheaval in the world...I needed to remind myself that I'm not helpless. I'm a writer. A Black writer at that!Excuse the dust as I get everything settled for this season!All love notes can be sent to circlethewritersblock@gmail.com.January 2025 BLT (Black Like That) -https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/69697269/black-like-that-january-2025January 2025 YLTMT (Your Life The Mixtape)-https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/69679798/your-life-the-mixtape-mag-o-issue-20-january-2025February 2025 YLTMT (Your Life The Mixtape) -https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/69999433/your-life-the-mixtape-mag-o-issue-21-february-2025
Transcribe →131. “Let Me Tell You A Story…”
Aug 22, 202400:12:22Tap to summarizeWith the cycle BOOK 7 of the Traditional Women Storytelling Project happening in September 2024, this prologue will be in the completed essay A WOMAN LIKE MY MOTHER (October 2024). Ruthless Flexing here: RUN THE NUMBERS- since 2021 1586 stories/videos 26 episodes 18 playlists 6 anthologies 3 social media platforms (TT, IG, FB) 1 short story collection 1 Christmas edition 1 podcast 1 reflection essay I couldn’t have done this without yall. Get your copy of BLACK LIKE THAT: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/68721080/black-like-that
Transcribe →130. The Work Of Representation Is On-Going ft. Jennifer L. Julian, ABD (Part 1)
Aug 8, 202401:41:12Tap to summarizeWhat a way to end SEASON 8 of this platform than with a professor at Texas Southern University. Professor Jennifer Julian is a scholar, writer, and a visible Black woman. For our time together, we talk about why it is the work of representation is on-going and why we can’t get tired now. Works mentioned: ALL BLACK GIRLS ARE ACTIVISTS (Ebony Janice Moore) and POETRY IS NOT A LUXURY (Audre Lorde). Get your copy of BLACK LIKE THAT: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/68721080/black-like-that
Transcribe →129. The Impact of READING RAINBOW
Jul 25, 202400:27:41Tap to summarizeLevar Burton will ALWAYS be part of THE CULTURE! Netflix has decided to have me in all my feelings and do a READING RAINBOW documentary…and I barely, BARELY, made it. Get your copy of BLACK LIKE THAT: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/68721080/black-like-that
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