Vision, by Georgette Jackson

A poem for writers Georgette is a published author of four books, 30 Days of Divine Rest, Heart to Heart, and Inspiration in the Mourning. Her fourth book is an anthology, Champions in the Ring, and she is currently working on her first children’s book. Visit Georgette’s website at https://georgettedjackson.com.

Our top five places to write

A writer’s life consists of many things, like determining the best way to outline your manuscript and staying focused. We face rejection; we practice commitment while strategizing ways to sell copies of our books. It can be a full-time job. In fact, for many writers, it is. So another task to add to your ever-increasing to-do list is locatingContinue reading “Our top five places to write”

How writing helps me heal

If you ask my mom, all of her children have a purpose in the role we have in our family. My sister is “The Fighter”— ready to come down on anyone willing to hurt the people she loves. My big brother is “The Protector”—he’ll protect us from others and even ourselves at times. My littleContinue reading “How writing helps me heal”

How to engage at your author event

If you want to make money as an author, include author events on your marketing plan. Events are the perfect opportunity to meet residence in your community, connect with other authors and small businesses, and sell books. If you are an author and you haven’t started scheduling book signings, it’s time to do so. Now,Continue reading “How to engage at your author event”

Why you should visit your local library

When I was a young girl, I absolutely loved visiting my local library. We didn’t visit very often, but whenever I went, I was smitten by the smell of books. Our city library was pretty small, but later as a new college student, I was able to use Xavier University’s library to do research becauseContinue reading “Why you should visit your local library”