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Thursday, December 20, 2012
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
GET INSPIRED BY EMOTION!
Finding the inspiration for any writer can be challenging. Most of the time many resort to the so-called writers block because they aren't pushing their creativity beyond the limit.
Inspiration can come from anywhere, especially emotion.
Emotion is one of those feelings that's the basis of our sadness, happiness, anger, and all the flutters that we get in our stomachs.
In writing, when you use emotion, to gain inspiration your story can and will come alive in a big way!
Think about happiness for example. Truly dip into your bag of emotions for a happy moment. Then take that moment and gain inspiration for your story. Do the same for other emotions so that you can get the full effect of the inspiration.
When you do this, you not only continue on with your story with momentum, but your story has the potential to come alive from your own pure inspiration.
Today; think about emotion and get inspired in your work.
Cherries And Strawberries
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Inspiration can come from anywhere, especially emotion.
Emotion is one of those feelings that's the basis of our sadness, happiness, anger, and all the flutters that we get in our stomachs.
In writing, when you use emotion, to gain inspiration your story can and will come alive in a big way!
Think about happiness for example. Truly dip into your bag of emotions for a happy moment. Then take that moment and gain inspiration for your story. Do the same for other emotions so that you can get the full effect of the inspiration.
When you do this, you not only continue on with your story with momentum, but your story has the potential to come alive from your own pure inspiration.
Today; think about emotion and get inspired in your work.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Thursday, October 11, 2012
THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL!
Creativity
Magic
Poetry
Reading
Writing
Drafting
Editing
Learning
These are all words that are on most writer's wall when they begin the first stages of creativity.
Being creative takes gut, effort, drive, and a love for the written word.
Words speak volume when they are thought out, excersised, and put to work by a creative force. They can bring to life a story that a reader, even living in the most remote of places, can understand, love, find passion in, and want more of.
When you look at the your words on your writing wall, what do they say? What do say about your creative scale and the drive behind it? What do you want them to say in your creative literary works?
All in all; it comes down to you the writer and the words that are on your wall. Those words can take on a literary trip of lifetime. Spawning a great story for many readers to enjoy and pass on to the next.
Take the time to look at your words on your writing wall.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Magic
Poetry
Reading
Writing
Drafting
Editing
Learning
These are all words that are on most writer's wall when they begin the first stages of creativity.
Being creative takes gut, effort, drive, and a love for the written word.
Words speak volume when they are thought out, excersised, and put to work by a creative force. They can bring to life a story that a reader, even living in the most remote of places, can understand, love, find passion in, and want more of.
When you look at the your words on your writing wall, what do they say? What do say about your creative scale and the drive behind it? What do you want them to say in your creative literary works?
All in all; it comes down to you the writer and the words that are on your wall. Those words can take on a literary trip of lifetime. Spawning a great story for many readers to enjoy and pass on to the next.
Take the time to look at your words on your writing wall.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Friday, July 27, 2012
Poetically Speaking: *THE MANIAC IN THE PINHOLE*
(D.H.L.C@ http://www.literarydiva09.blogspot.com/)
THOUGHT PROVOKING LIT!
*The Maniac In The Pinhole*
Why the hell is this always happening! Every time I try to get my ass out there and get shit done; I fall flat on my face!
I’m done! I’m just done!
Pushing, opening, and doing shit the right way is me. Yes, the maniac; in my god damn pinhole is me. Shit just aint right cause my pinhole ain’t getting any bigger!
I feel it. I can taste it, but can’t see it.
Life, dreams, and my whole existence seems to walk in front of my face, waving a beauty queen see ya!
I stand still only to be encased in my pinhole with the walls closing in on me more an more. The worse is here as time has moved but my pinhole hasn’t.
Trapped in the confines of evil and screams; telling me “I ain’t nothing!”
I can’t breathe as silence rears it’s ugliness only to murder me and keep me locked down only to self destruct in the crevices of my pinhole.
Maniac going psychotic, going irate, and about to burst into a million little pieces!
The feelings of why, who, what , and how have me marked for life as my pinhole closes and I fight to stay alive.
I bleed in silence, and it trickles down slowly to a nonchalant beat of “I got you bitch” and my layers peel away slowly, only to have flesh exposed to rot.
As I see the scene; it’s un-believable as I have seen this movie before! The Hollywood block buster of the maniac in the pinhole.
(By Literary Diva And The Lit Factory)
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary That's Oh So Nice*
THOUGHT PROVOKING LIT!
*The Maniac In The Pinhole*
Why the hell is this always happening! Every time I try to get my ass out there and get shit done; I fall flat on my face!
I’m done! I’m just done!
Pushing, opening, and doing shit the right way is me. Yes, the maniac; in my god damn pinhole is me. Shit just aint right cause my pinhole ain’t getting any bigger!
I feel it. I can taste it, but can’t see it.
Life, dreams, and my whole existence seems to walk in front of my face, waving a beauty queen see ya!
I stand still only to be encased in my pinhole with the walls closing in on me more an more. The worse is here as time has moved but my pinhole hasn’t.
Trapped in the confines of evil and screams; telling me “I ain’t nothing!”
I can’t breathe as silence rears it’s ugliness only to murder me and keep me locked down only to self destruct in the crevices of my pinhole.
Maniac going psychotic, going irate, and about to burst into a million little pieces!
The feelings of why, who, what , and how have me marked for life as my pinhole closes and I fight to stay alive.
I bleed in silence, and it trickles down slowly to a nonchalant beat of “I got you bitch” and my layers peel away slowly, only to have flesh exposed to rot.
As I see the scene; it’s un-believable as I have seen this movie before! The Hollywood block buster of the maniac in the pinhole.
(By Literary Diva And The Lit Factory)
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary That's Oh So Nice*
Saturday, July 21, 2012
TAKE INSPIRATION FROM LOVE!
Love can be funny, jilting, happy, hateful, and romantic.
Most of us when in love find ourselves peeling back the layers of ourselves and the person we are with to understand this ever changing emotion. It's one of the hardest thing some of us will ever experience in our lives.
As you begin to create a story, taking inspiration from love will always do the trick. You can spin it any way you want; taking most parts from your own experiences as well as other individual's experiences.
Diving into this emotion requires heighten senses and long hard thought. Think about what it was like for you to be in love as well as for your partner. Go deep and look inside even if your still dealing with some issues. It not only can be great therapy but it can also take your story to the next level. As you do this, your story will have the twist and turns and strong characters that you want. Your story will come alive in every scene, character and most of all in every word you write.
The benefits of taking inspiration from love is that, you have access to alot of material, such as, your own experiences and the experiences of others, as well as generic themes throughout time.
All in all, inspiration is all around us in more ways than one. Love just happens to be that inspiration (good or bad) that most of us has experienced.
Take your que from Love and write a story that all of us can't wait to read.
Happy Writing!
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Most of us when in love find ourselves peeling back the layers of ourselves and the person we are with to understand this ever changing emotion. It's one of the hardest thing some of us will ever experience in our lives.
As you begin to create a story, taking inspiration from love will always do the trick. You can spin it any way you want; taking most parts from your own experiences as well as other individual's experiences.
Diving into this emotion requires heighten senses and long hard thought. Think about what it was like for you to be in love as well as for your partner. Go deep and look inside even if your still dealing with some issues. It not only can be great therapy but it can also take your story to the next level. As you do this, your story will have the twist and turns and strong characters that you want. Your story will come alive in every scene, character and most of all in every word you write.
The benefits of taking inspiration from love is that, you have access to alot of material, such as, your own experiences and the experiences of others, as well as generic themes throughout time.
All in all, inspiration is all around us in more ways than one. Love just happens to be that inspiration (good or bad) that most of us has experienced.
Take your que from Love and write a story that all of us can't wait to read.
Happy Writing!
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
COMING SOON!
Divas House has some wonderful things coming your way very soon.
The first thing coming is our newsletter. It's pact full of poetry, stories, contest, and of course what we're up to.
The next thing is the much anticipated official literary magazine! We are so excited and can't wait for it to hit store shelves! Yes we said it "store shelves!"
Check back often for more on our upcoming project and more!
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or just would like to book Literary Diva BTR herself to come out to your next Lit event.
Contact us@ literarydiva29@yahoo.com
CHECK THIS OUT: Poetically Speaking With Passion!
Young Black And Angry By Poetika
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
SPICY LIT NIGHT CAP! WORD PLAY: Cherry!
When I think of this word I instantly think red, vibrant, youthful, sex, virgin, and sweet.
In your writing, this word can be played up in many ways. For instance, if your writing about a yummy recipe that's filled with sweetness or great flavor or even how you describe a young girl who is a virgin in your story. You can play this word up or down in great ways and get different responses from your readers.
This is also a word that can entice your readers into your story because you can keep it steady or be over the top with how you use it. In poetics, when you use the word cherry it has a sense of vividness and anonymity because in one instance your talking about how vibrant and amazing something is, and then in another instance your referring to a sensual soft subtle moment that involved the cooing effect of a great moment that took your breath away in a manner that exploded with riveting sweet flavor.
All in all, when using this word you can keep it steady or take it to the next level. Words like this don't have to be boring in a story. Remember, the vividness of the word is there, it's up to you to use your imagination and create something that can explode with riveting effects of wildness.
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In your writing, this word can be played up in many ways. For instance, if your writing about a yummy recipe that's filled with sweetness or great flavor or even how you describe a young girl who is a virgin in your story. You can play this word up or down in great ways and get different responses from your readers.
This is also a word that can entice your readers into your story because you can keep it steady or be over the top with how you use it. In poetics, when you use the word cherry it has a sense of vividness and anonymity because in one instance your talking about how vibrant and amazing something is, and then in another instance your referring to a sensual soft subtle moment that involved the cooing effect of a great moment that took your breath away in a manner that exploded with riveting sweet flavor.
All in all, when using this word you can keep it steady or take it to the next level. Words like this don't have to be boring in a story. Remember, the vividness of the word is there, it's up to you to use your imagination and create something that can explode with riveting effects of wildness.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Friday, June 22, 2012
POETICALLY SPEAKING: The Wise By Countee Cullen
THE WISE
Dead men are wisest, for they know
How far the roots of flowers go,
How long a seed must rot to grow.
Dead men alone bear frost and rain
On throbless heart and heatless brain,
And feel no stir of joy or pain.
Dead men alone are satiate;
They sleep and dream and have no weight,
To curb their rest, of love or hate.
Strange, men should flee their company,
Or think me strange who long to be
Wrapped in their cool immunity.
Dead men are wisest, for they know
How far the roots of flowers go,
How long a seed must rot to grow.
Dead men alone bear frost and rain
On throbless heart and heatless brain,
And feel no stir of joy or pain.
Dead men alone are satiate;
They sleep and dream and have no weight,
To curb their rest, of love or hate.
Strange, men should flee their company,
Or think me strange who long to be
Wrapped in their cool immunity.
Written by Countée Cullen (1903-1946)
*We love the poetic genius like Cullen. He's one that was truly in love with his words*
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
POETICALLY SPEAKING!
(DHLC-www.literarydiva09.blogspot.com)
As I flick my cigarette, I realize this is a bad habit. It seems to like me and I love it- as it calms me and take my mind to another disgusting level.
Ignoring the affects of this madness I flick my cigarette and digress.
Time is grinding on me as my thoughts exceed my will power and I fall into a jaded misfortune of a crushing dirty moment.
Ignoring the affects of this madness I flick my cigarette and digress.
Peeling the layers back of juiced up chaos is like fire on my skin burning through me one sweat gland at a time. My eyes are eroding as I cannot see but just feel the moments of opportunity ripping from my flesh.
Ignoring the affects of this madness I flick my cigarette and digress.
Fighting the fear of life and sadistic mummified entrapment has me bowing down to the queen of evil as my spirit is about to be beheaded.
Ignoring the affects of this madness I flick my cigarette and digress.
Peeping toms pry into my flesh as time has moved but I’m standing still only to be encased in life’s solitary confinement. My mind says raise the roof but my soul says shut this bitch down!
Ignoring the affects of this madness I flick my cigarette and digress.
My notorious ego has found its match as life is a bitch with a bad attitude. A feeling of embattlement is all in the flick of my cigarette as I digress and flick for the last time.
(By: Literary Diva of Blogtalk Radio and "The Lit Factory")
www.blogtalkradio.com/diva29
literarydiva29@yahoo.com
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As I flick my cigarette, I realize this is a bad habit. It seems to like me and I love it- as it calms me and take my mind to another disgusting level.
Ignoring the affects of this madness I flick my cigarette and digress.
Time is grinding on me as my thoughts exceed my will power and I fall into a jaded misfortune of a crushing dirty moment.
Ignoring the affects of this madness I flick my cigarette and digress.
Peeling the layers back of juiced up chaos is like fire on my skin burning through me one sweat gland at a time. My eyes are eroding as I cannot see but just feel the moments of opportunity ripping from my flesh.
Ignoring the affects of this madness I flick my cigarette and digress.
Fighting the fear of life and sadistic mummified entrapment has me bowing down to the queen of evil as my spirit is about to be beheaded.
Ignoring the affects of this madness I flick my cigarette and digress.
Peeping toms pry into my flesh as time has moved but I’m standing still only to be encased in life’s solitary confinement. My mind says raise the roof but my soul says shut this bitch down!
Ignoring the affects of this madness I flick my cigarette and digress.
My notorious ego has found its match as life is a bitch with a bad attitude. A feeling of embattlement is all in the flick of my cigarette as I digress and flick for the last time.
(By: Literary Diva of Blogtalk Radio and "The Lit Factory")
www.blogtalkradio.com/diva29
literarydiva29@yahoo.com
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
THE BATTLE FOR CREATIVITY
Creativity is something very special that most of us are blessed with.
We as individuals have the right to exercise it in many forms, forums, fashions and passions.
When we are creative, we are using all of our senses, powers, and utilizing the deepest part of our inner soul. Truth be told, it's how most ideas are born in it's purest form.
Having the right to use and pursue our own creativity is sometimes a battle. Sometimes it's a battle within, but at times it can a battle in society. The fight can be devastating, but we end up doing what we want to certain degree.
As you all know, when we are creative we inspire, motivate, and fuel our passion from the deepest parts of our soul.
All in all; creativity is our God give right! It's only battle if you make it a battle.
Be the epic creative person you are soley meant to be!
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
We as individuals have the right to exercise it in many forms, forums, fashions and passions.
When we are creative, we are using all of our senses, powers, and utilizing the deepest part of our inner soul. Truth be told, it's how most ideas are born in it's purest form.
Having the right to use and pursue our own creativity is sometimes a battle. Sometimes it's a battle within, but at times it can a battle in society. The fight can be devastating, but we end up doing what we want to certain degree.
As you all know, when we are creative we inspire, motivate, and fuel our passion from the deepest parts of our soul.
All in all; creativity is our God give right! It's only battle if you make it a battle.
Be the epic creative person you are soley meant to be!
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
LET'S TAKE A LONG WALK!
Literally let's take a long walk around park after dark!
Those words from Jill Scott who is a talented song writer and singer. She embodys true poetics in so many ways. Her delivery is strong, open, and natural.
As you listen to her song, think about what you would like to embody in your writing. Think about every aspects of the story and pen it to the fullest. Dig deep inside your creative soul and take it to the next level.
In the words of Jill Scott; "let's take a long walk around the park after dark."
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Those words from Jill Scott who is a talented song writer and singer. She embodys true poetics in so many ways. Her delivery is strong, open, and natural.
As you listen to her song, think about what you would like to embody in your writing. Think about every aspects of the story and pen it to the fullest. Dig deep inside your creative soul and take it to the next level.
In the words of Jill Scott; "let's take a long walk around the park after dark."
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
CHALLENGE YOURSELF
Creativity can come to us in many forms.
It comes to us in the form of conflict, love, education, drama, family, and friends. All of these things can help us challenge ourselves as writers.
It's so important to remember as a writer, challenging your self brings about changes and freshness in your storytelling. It can help you turn your writing into a sensational story in the eyes of your readers.
Today, take the time to challenge yourself. Dig deep inside your writer's soul to take chances as your writing your stories. It will allow you as a writer to be more creative, and more connected to your stories.
As you do this, your stories will come alive with brilliance and your potential readers will always love your writing.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
It comes to us in the form of conflict, love, education, drama, family, and friends. All of these things can help us challenge ourselves as writers.
It's so important to remember as a writer, challenging your self brings about changes and freshness in your storytelling. It can help you turn your writing into a sensational story in the eyes of your readers.
Today, take the time to challenge yourself. Dig deep inside your writer's soul to take chances as your writing your stories. It will allow you as a writer to be more creative, and more connected to your stories.
As you do this, your stories will come alive with brilliance and your potential readers will always love your writing.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Poetically Speaking!
*JANE'S PUZZLE HOUSE-Thoughts Psychotically Mutating*
Sitting
Staring
Thoughts overflowing
Turmoil of chaos invading
Murmur, murmur, tears flowing without juice and mind sinking into nonstop aroma.
Cries
Laughing
Thoughts overflowing
Sinking of great flavor into a ravished spirit
Murmur, murmur, lost in a box of sick thoughts of swarming illusions and death grips.
Talking
Walking
Thoughts overflowing
Hardcore thoughts clawing and scratching to dominate
Murmur, murmur- laughing nonstop while my thoughts drool like hot magma and burn the inner parts of my psyche.
Murmur, murmur
Murmur, murmur
Laughing psychotically
Eating scents of horror
Tasting instant grips of rotten mind hoarding
Arms folded as I rock back and forth
No way out
Isolated
Murmur
Isolated
Murmur
Life solitary confinement is a bitch as it locks down but takes my thoughts on a trip.
By: Literary Diva of blogtalkradio.com/diva29 and "The Lit Factory"
www.blogtalkradio.com/diva29
literarydiva29@yahoo.com
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Sitting
Staring
Thoughts overflowing
Turmoil of chaos invading
Murmur, murmur, tears flowing without juice and mind sinking into nonstop aroma.
Cries
Laughing
Thoughts overflowing
Sinking of great flavor into a ravished spirit
Murmur, murmur, lost in a box of sick thoughts of swarming illusions and death grips.
Talking
Walking
Thoughts overflowing
Hardcore thoughts clawing and scratching to dominate
Murmur, murmur- laughing nonstop while my thoughts drool like hot magma and burn the inner parts of my psyche.
Murmur, murmur
Murmur, murmur
Laughing psychotically
Eating scents of horror
Tasting instant grips of rotten mind hoarding
Arms folded as I rock back and forth
No way out
Isolated
Murmur
Isolated
Murmur
Life solitary confinement is a bitch as it locks down but takes my thoughts on a trip.
By: Literary Diva of blogtalkradio.com/diva29 and "The Lit Factory"
www.blogtalkradio.com/diva29
literarydiva29@yahoo.com
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
ONE WORD
"Conflict"
Writer's we challenge you to write a story filled with conflict. Make it strong, juicy, and thought provoking.
Make it a story to remember.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Writer's we challenge you to write a story filled with conflict. Make it strong, juicy, and thought provoking.
Make it a story to remember.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Sunday, April 8, 2012
WRITE WITH LOVE!
Writing takes alot of soul and everything else. Everything from how you write, what you write, and why you write comes out of you.
At times many of us writer's feel like we can't because we feel as if we have nothing to say. Instead of digging deep in our writer's soul, we don't say or write anything.
That's not being a good writer.
What we do know is that, each story you come up with should be a story written with love and determination. It should be the best story you write as if it were your last.
Trust me; I' know!
Today; take the time to write with love. Every word, sentence, and paragraph should be written with your love stamp. Remember it's the love in your writer's soul that can truly create a story for your reader to remember.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
At times many of us writer's feel like we can't because we feel as if we have nothing to say. Instead of digging deep in our writer's soul, we don't say or write anything.
That's not being a good writer.
What we do know is that, each story you come up with should be a story written with love and determination. It should be the best story you write as if it were your last.
Trust me; I' know!
Today; take the time to write with love. Every word, sentence, and paragraph should be written with your love stamp. Remember it's the love in your writer's soul that can truly create a story for your reader to remember.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE!
The truth will set you free is a true statement. It says that as long as you walk with truth, then things won't be bad.
That's the same in your writing.
As a writer, you have to write from the heart, which allows you to tell the types of stories you want to tell. It also allows you to write with integrity confidence.
Being true to who you are is something that most writer's should have inside as they strive to create the best stories. Those stories will resonate with the reader in their own lives as they read the stories.
Today take the time to walk in truth so that you can be true in your writing.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
That's the same in your writing.
As a writer, you have to write from the heart, which allows you to tell the types of stories you want to tell. It also allows you to write with integrity confidence.
Being true to who you are is something that most writer's should have inside as they strive to create the best stories. Those stories will resonate with the reader in their own lives as they read the stories.
Today take the time to walk in truth so that you can be true in your writing.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Baldwin-Simmons: A True Power of Power
James Baldwin was an American writer who had trials and tribulations, but found his way through the world of words. Russell Simmons had the same trials and tribulations, but found his way through music and the power of the mind.
These two men are men of power. They are men of great intellect and more than anything, men of substance.
"Be Powerful Be Heard" is a law in Russell Simmon's book "Do You." Which explains transitioning into getting your mind, body and message right to be able to deliver it to others. It also takes you on a journey of preparation and thought to proceed in the right direction in order to be heard and more than anything to be powerful.
"World of Words" is written about James Baldwin. Baldwin ran into complications back in the day as racism was running rampart and so-called winning. Baldwin wasn't about to take that sitting down. He clearly wasn't having it as he believed blacks had the right to be heard and powerful. This took him on a journey of trouble, conflict, and words. Then came an unexpected meet and greet with best selling author Richard Wright. From that point forward he started writing and perfecting his craft by writing a novel, book reviews and then "Giovanni's Room." As the story goes about Baldwin who was ever so flamboyant, and openly gay, he never gave up. He used his voice to be powerful and with that many people heard him.
These two men have a great deal in common. They are master's of their craft but more importantly they embody a true message. A message of being powerful isn't about material items or where you live, it's about using your mind in the highest and greatest way to create a better view for yourself and for others.
As we think about today's society and all the rhetoric and craziness that's bestowed upon us, we also have to think about how we can use our power just like Russell Simmons and James Baldwin did in his day.
In order to have true power like these two men, you have to leap deep within to find the true being within who you are. Russell Simmons found his through music, culture, and love. James Baldwin found his through literature, writing, fighting for his life and love. What's the common denominator; "love." With love comes true passion for all things life, and that set's the stage for true power within you.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
These two men are men of power. They are men of great intellect and more than anything, men of substance.
"Be Powerful Be Heard" is a law in Russell Simmon's book "Do You." Which explains transitioning into getting your mind, body and message right to be able to deliver it to others. It also takes you on a journey of preparation and thought to proceed in the right direction in order to be heard and more than anything to be powerful.
"World of Words" is written about James Baldwin. Baldwin ran into complications back in the day as racism was running rampart and so-called winning. Baldwin wasn't about to take that sitting down. He clearly wasn't having it as he believed blacks had the right to be heard and powerful. This took him on a journey of trouble, conflict, and words. Then came an unexpected meet and greet with best selling author Richard Wright. From that point forward he started writing and perfecting his craft by writing a novel, book reviews and then "Giovanni's Room." As the story goes about Baldwin who was ever so flamboyant, and openly gay, he never gave up. He used his voice to be powerful and with that many people heard him.
These two men have a great deal in common. They are master's of their craft but more importantly they embody a true message. A message of being powerful isn't about material items or where you live, it's about using your mind in the highest and greatest way to create a better view for yourself and for others.
As we think about today's society and all the rhetoric and craziness that's bestowed upon us, we also have to think about how we can use our power just like Russell Simmons and James Baldwin did in his day.
In order to have true power like these two men, you have to leap deep within to find the true being within who you are. Russell Simmons found his through music, culture, and love. James Baldwin found his through literature, writing, fighting for his life and love. What's the common denominator; "love." With love comes true passion for all things life, and that set's the stage for true power within you.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
Friday, March 2, 2012
WRITING FOR YOUR LIFE
Here's a new one for all of you to think about; "writing for your life."
When you write for your life, you are essentially saying you are putting your blood, sweat and tears into your story. It says you are creating the best story you can possibly create from within.
I know a thing or two about writing for your life. I have authored over 12 books, host a literary talk radio show, and publish over 8 blogs.
My love is literature and, with that, when I am creating a story for my audience, and potential readers I am saying, I'm putting my all into it no matter what.
Being creative comes from within along with some instruction. As long as you exercise that creativity and use your instruction you can create a story that's out of this world.
All of it comes from within you the storyteller, which means you are writing for you life to tell the best story you can possibly tell.
Today, take heed and get creative and write and for your life.
Cherries And Strawberries
Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice
When you write for your life, you are essentially saying you are putting your blood, sweat and tears into your story. It says you are creating the best story you can possibly create from within.
I know a thing or two about writing for your life. I have authored over 12 books, host a literary talk radio show, and publish over 8 blogs.
My love is literature and, with that, when I am creating a story for my audience, and potential readers I am saying, I'm putting my all into it no matter what.
Being creative comes from within along with some instruction. As long as you exercise that creativity and use your instruction you can create a story that's out of this world.
All of it comes from within you the storyteller, which means you are writing for you life to tell the best story you can possibly tell.
Today, take heed and get creative and write and for your life.
Cherries And Strawberries
Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice
Sunday, January 1, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Time To Step Your Writing Game Up!
Happy New Year to all of my writers!
It's a new year and time to get step your writing game up. Start by reflecting on your old ideas and turn them into something new and improved. This will keep you grounded and also improve your writing skill.
Another way to step your writing game up, is to hook up with nature. When you get outside more (even when it's cold) you feel refreshed, open to new and greater possibilies and willing to take risk in your writing. As we all know, the mother of all mother's, mother nature takes risk every day. Taking a moment to capitalize on that will enhance your sense of self, creativness and spirit.
Remember, it's 2012 so there's no time like the present to truly step your writing up.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
It's a new year and time to get step your writing game up. Start by reflecting on your old ideas and turn them into something new and improved. This will keep you grounded and also improve your writing skill.
Another way to step your writing game up, is to hook up with nature. When you get outside more (even when it's cold) you feel refreshed, open to new and greater possibilies and willing to take risk in your writing. As we all know, the mother of all mother's, mother nature takes risk every day. Taking a moment to capitalize on that will enhance your sense of self, creativness and spirit.
Remember, it's 2012 so there's no time like the present to truly step your writing up.
Cherries And Strawberries
*Literary Spice That's Oh So Nice*
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