Tag: writing

If a global health pandemic wasn’t enough to worry about, the worldwide acknowledgement of the sleeping beast that is racism has been stirred. However, if you’re Black, like me, or a person of color, racism is never really asleep. For us, it’s a stalker. And sometimes, it can be...

I overthink a lot. And being in isolation hasn’t helped that at all. And it doesn’t matter that my mom and my son are here with me, I’m still thinking about my writing and my life and how to make both better. I try not to stress about what...

Breaking the Block is a series on ways to get out of writer’s block. Journaling is a good way to clear your head. Whether you have a lot going on in life or you’re just stuck on your story, writing it down can help. I prefer the old school...

You can see me read this piece on my Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ivegotstoriestotell/ The thought of never knowing true love breaks my heart in a way no ex-lover has. I’m a moth who falls for the lamp of lust as if it is the moon. I always start with good...

Breaking the Block is a series on ways to get out of writer’s block. Dancing is the poetry of the feet John Dryden I’d like to think that the phrase “dance is poetry in motion” came from the John Dryden quote. And I agree, dance is poetry in motion....

Originally published on Tumblr.com, https://ivegotstoriestotell.tumblr.com/post/83453171964/him-i-would-run-into-her-on-the-day-im-slipping, on April 21, 2014 I would run into her on the day I’m slipping. I’m in my baggy, faded black sweatpants and a ratty Chicago Bulls t-shirt. I had decided to put off shaving till later. Stupid. My waves looked good though. And my...

I don’t have the right words to describe music. Just thinking about music makes me smile. It can create or match so many different moods. Everyone can find something they like. So if you’re stuck, on a project or in life, music can help you clear your mind. I...

I wasn’t built to withstand any of this. To be honest, the foundation was probably cracked before the earthquake came. And if we name earthquakes like we name hurricanes, his name was Maurice. I was expecting him to do minimal damage, if any. But he almost tore the entire...

Breaking the Block is a series on ways to get out of writer’s block. With writer’s block, sometimes it’s best to take a break. Watching your favorite movie is good break because it’s passive so you’re not pushing yourself to think and it’s relaxing because it’s something you enjoy....

My two main writing goals for 2020 are to put together a collection of short stories and a collection of poetry. I’m not putting any pressure on myself to have either collection perfect or complete for that matter. I just want to review all the work I have, see...