The road to a new creation is a rather bumpy one. I, for one, find myself stressing out whenever I write or draw. Some say that stress can help light a fire in some creators and get them to finish the projects that they may be working on. But often times, worrying too much has …
Character Motivations: Is it forced?
I'm starting to wonder if my character motivations are legitimate. I feel that when writing a character, their motivations should be similar to how a real person would; as opposed to a cookie cutter stereotype. I feel that a story can be held together with a strong character (naturally that alone can't carry a plot …
Creativity in the Black Community
As an avid writer and illustrator, it is to be expected that creativity that is significant to the way that I think. However, as a young black woman, creativity takes on a different perspective. Often times, creativity takes on a different meaning in the black community. I find that more often than not, creative …
Art Block: Muddling through a Scene
This week had been a hard one, in regards to my writing. I am currently building up my novel to reach what I feel is a really good climax. As I write this week, I have begun to question if may have made my story peak far sooner than I realized. When I take a …
Welcome to my blog
I'd like to start by giving out a big thank you to those of you who stumble onto my blog. This will be a learning experience for me, and I hope that I'm able to give those who decide to follow me advice through my experiences! For me, creativity in all forms is a staple …
