If you’re like me, you may be wondering how to create art and make a living. At least, I’ve been mulling that over quite a bit. Now that I’ve graduated, how do I create a sustainable writing practice? Well, there is good news if you’re willing to put in a little work. There are fellowships,…
I’m on the cusp of conscious unmothering as I move towards an empty nest. I’m grappling with the whole question of what’s next, as I slide into this new phase. Right now, my ride or die squad consists of me, my couch, Hulu, and Netflix. With the built-in busyness that comes with being a mom…
The AT&T Hello Lab Mentorship Program is looking for writers from underrepresented communities to grow their audience and distribute their short films on owned platforms such as DirecTV and DirecTV Now. The theme this year is “Growing Pains.” Five Writers will get the opportunity to be mentored by Lena Waithe (The Chi, Master of None).…
Going back to school at any age, is no small endeavor. In addition to the time it takes, money is always a factor. The Golden Women Foundation offers scholarships to women who are enrolled or planning to enroll into an accredited U.S college, university, trade school or educational courses needed for state licensure. As a 2017 recipient…
The end is in sight! Six more weeks until my MFA in Creative Writing is complete. Annually at Otis, MFA Writing will host a series of readings. Come check us out at The Last Bookstore on Sunday, April 28, 2019. I’ll be reading along with my wonderful colleagues as we share our work.
Ladies, if you have a screenplay ready to send out, you’ll want to check out The Writers Lab. The Lab is a four-day writers retreat and workshop that gives women screenwriters over the age of 40 the opportunity to work intensively on their feature film scripts with the support of established film professionals. Mentors and Writers…