Write what you know is probably the most overused and misunderstood writing advice ever uttered in a writing class. On this episode of the podcast, I explain how to reinterpret this writing advice with an assist from Mark Twain and Toni Morrison.

Do you know the word for ghostwriter in Spain? It may surprise you to learn that the translation in Spanish is actually pretty racist. Find out why and how this literary history came to be.

On episode 4 of the Read, Write and Create podcast, I’m sharing a pep talk on the importance of perseverance in a writing life, using the life and times of Octavia Butler as my example. Butler’s life offers a master class in perseverance.

In honor of Toni Morrison’s upcoming birthday, we’ve compiled a list of her most inspiring quotes for Black writers. Toni Morrison is a true literary hero.

Author Tracey Lewis-Giggetts talks about how to have a successful writing career, this week on the Read, Write, and Create podcast. She shares personal stories and actionable advice for writers at all stages of their careers.

February is Black History Month and it’s the month when many amazing Black authors were born. Check out this list of Black authors born in February and make this month your Blackest and most #Lit month ever.

Have you ever thought about hiring a writing coach, but you weren’t sure exactly how to go about finding the right person? This post explains everything you need to know about writing coaches, book coaches and more.

BIPOC writers have to get their stories out into the world. On episode two of the podcast, I break down exactly why…with an assist from the late, great, Zora Neale Hurston.

Literary tourism isn’t new, but there is new interest in the trend from readers and writers of color. We explain what literary tourism is, and how you can DIY your own literary travel adventures.

The new year is the perfect time to develop new habits, including a writing habit. Learn how to start and stick with a writing habit and why every writer needs to be writing regularly.

Check out this delicious list of Writers Retreats for BIPOC writers and make a commitment to invest in yourself and your craft in 2023.

The Read, Write, and Create podcast debuts with host Lori L. Tharps coaching listeners on how to find the time to write. Using the life and times of poet Phillis Wheatley as her starting point, Tharps shares the secret to finding the time to write.

National Letter Writing Week begins next week. Check out these fun, creative writing prompts using letter writing as a starting point to join in the celebration.

Creative writers need their creativity muscle to be in good shape. Try these easy activities to keep your creativity flowing.

BIPOC writers in the United States have left us legacy of literary liberation. Our words become weapons, our stories the blueprints to freedom. Writers today must simply carry on the tradition.

Read, Write and Create isn’t just a blog, it’s the manifestation of a vision come to life. Enjoy the origin story of my passion project for BIPOC writers.

Bestselling Children’s Book Author, Joanna Ho, writes to change the world. Learn how she began her writing career and what keeps her motivated to keep writing.

The Water Dancer is a stunning debut novel by journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates that brings magical realism to the antebellum south.

Moving to Spain was a dream come true, but I had to leave so many of my books behind. And now I’m going through the grieving process for the loss of my literary touchstones.

Check out this list of memoirs by Black women that showcase the diversity and complexity of Black lives.