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Sending Myself Flowers: 30 Ways to Practice Self-Love

What happens when the routine acts of pampering we classify as self-care come to an unexpected, screeching halt?

Special FeaturesCierra BundyApril 15, 2020compassion, self care, self love

Writing Prompts for National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, so to lift your spirits and keep your creativity sharp, we’re providing writing prompts all month. Feel free to tag us on Instagram or Twitter. Happy writing!

Special FeaturesCierra BundyApril 1, 2020blog, COVID-19, Maya Angelou, national poetry month, poets, writing prompts

Improving Your Focus

The surroundings of any subject can either enhance or diminish its purpose. What adjustments do you need to continue to achieve maximal sharpness or maximal productivity?

Special FeaturesCierra BundyMarch 23, 2020Alecia Swoope, goals, new year, productivityComment

Supporting Indie Bookstores Online

Special FeaturesCierra BundyMarch 17, 2020Cafe Con Libros, Harriet's Bookshop, Mahogany Books, The Lit Bar, Uncle Bobbies

You're a Writer, Be Kind to Yourself.

Special FeaturesCierra BundyJanuary 27, 2020compassion, intentions, motivation

We All Need Mentors, Writers Especially

Special FeaturesCierra BundyJanuary 6, 2020mentorship, mentorship program, writing, writing mentors

A Holiday Manifesto (for Writers)

Special FeaturesCierra BundyDecember 25, 2019balance, intention, manifesto, motivation, new year, Tonya Abari, wellness

2019 Gift Guide For Writers

Special FeaturesCierra BundyNovember 29, 2019Black owned, black writers, Books, Gabrielle Hickmon, gift guide, holiday, Shopping, Tea, Uncle Bobbies, Workshops

Why Writers Need Writer Friends

Why Writers Need Writer Friends

Special FeaturesGuest WriterMarch 11, 2019black writers, Gabrielle Hickmon, The Reign XY, writers, writers of color, writing community, Zadie SmithComment

Well Read Black Girl Festival 18

Essays, Special FeaturesCierra BundyDecember 3, 2018black writers, Blair Imani, book clubs, Brooklyn, Glory Edim, Mahogany Browne, Well Read Black GirlComment

Creating Our Own Narratives

Special FeaturesCierra BundyNovember 19, 2018black media, Black narrative, Fifty Shades of Magic, La Galeria, The Reign XYComment

What You Gon' Do Create or Protest?

Special FeaturesCierra BundyNovember 7, 2018black art, black writers, march, nia mora, protest, revolutionary, social change, voting

Morning Pages

Special FeaturesCierra BundyNovember 5, 2018activism, black writers, frederick douglass, journaling prompts, morning pages, writing

Writing for Mental Wellness

Special FeaturesCierra BundyOctober 28, 2018edie king, journaling, therapist, trauma, wellness, writing, writing and healing

Are You Utilizing Goodreads?

Special FeaturesCierra BundyJuly 20, 2018authors, book promotion, book recommendations, goodreads, how do you use goodreads

Four Ways to Stay Focused in Summer

Special FeaturesCierra BundyJune 1, 2018how do I stay focused in summer, writing, writing tips

2nd Annual Jack Jones Literary Arts Retreat

Special FeaturesCierra BundyMarch 2, 2018Jack Jones Literary Arts, Kima Jones, writers, Writing Retreat