writing
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Moonhaven Star Emma McDonald Plays That’s So Random
Emma McDonald is the new star of AMC+’s new sci-fi original, Moonhaven. She stopped by to answer a bunch of random questions.
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420: Weed Has Come A Long Way
Marijuana is now legal in 18 states and Washington, DC. But New York shows the most promise in righting the wrongs of the war on drugs.
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'Put It in a Love Song': Alicia Keys Teaches the Art of Songwriting for MasterClass
While she may not be hosting the Grammys this year, the talented, Grammy-winning songstress Alicia Keys is still staying busy. MasterClass has announced that Keys has joined the streaming platform to teach songwriting and producing. She’ll also be breaking down her personal philosophy for channeling vulnerability, authenticity, and empathy through her music. More details via…
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How to Be a Successful Writer in 2020
It’s a question I’m asked during book talks, while signing books after said talks, on panels, in emails, through DMs, at happy hours, and even once in between games at LA Fitness. I try to be as transparent as possible, but the honest answer (“I can tell you what worked for me, but there’s no…
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We Said What We Said: 10 Things The Root Wrote About America
In the 10-plus years since The Root was founded, our writers have always celebrated the Fourth of July with the knowledge that America’s original Independence Day celebration only applied to white men. Since then, this land of freedom and opportunity has graciously allowed its black citizens incremental but not-quite-full access to liberty and justice through…
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Dear Writers, What Do You Have Saved in Your Drafts?
If you’re somebody who writes for a living or as a hobby or because it’s not that you won’t stop, it’s that you can’t stop, then there’s a really good chance you use some sort of publishing platform to share your thoughts with the world. Many of us started out on Blogspot or whatever came…
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What to Write About When You Can’t Think of Anything to Write About
Are you a writer without anything to write about? It happens, homie. Some days, you just don’t have anything. You’ve scoured the deepest recesses of your mind and skimmed through all of your favorite news outlets, but nothing tickles your fancy, and you need your fancy tickled to work. You’ve gotten to the point where…