
140. Being The Living Memory
Writing is an intimate art powered by memory and honesty. In the age of lying for sport, every school of ISM, and AI? It is essential that the writers are being full participants in culture conversations and preservation

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Hosted by Jennifer Bush-Harris · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 228 episodes
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The Writers' Block exists to be an encouragement and resource to all writers along their journey! Whether you write as a hobby, if you are a blogger, or you are on your way towards publication, we have something for everyone!Come see us every other Thursday and get your strength back to keep going! And as always, Happy Writing!
Jennifer Bush-Harris hosts The Writers’ Block Podcast, a arts show with 228 episodes published.

Writing is an intimate art powered by memory and honesty. In the age of lying for sport, every school of ISM, and AI? It is essential that the writers are being full participants in culture conversations and preservation

Writing is a most demanding gift. In becoming a writer, in doing the things that writers do, we must recognize what we say can be influential or detrimental. So, what are we saying? And who is listening?

The inner world of a writer is big and loud. The ideas come fast and furious sometimes! These ideas and worlds and invisible people are most demanding! And while that is incredible--it can be completely overwhelming.

'Being a writer' is not as simple as some would think. When considering my own path and process, I cannot help but think about all the contributing factors which got me there so far. This type of examination is beyond th

In challenging times, writers have a unique stresses...and responsibilities. Times like this allow writers to (1) freak out, (2) analyze, and (3) record. Sometimes all at the same time...multiple times a day.

The world is on fire, and there has never been a time where writers can 'write in peace'. What must be said, what must be done, is to respect the gift. Honor the talent. Share the gift. Show up on the page. "Black people

There is a power in representation. I am happy to be a Black writer...not just a writer who happens to be Black. Remember to follow your other favorite Black writer on: Substack: @thatjenngottapen TikTok: @whatjayesaid2.

It's so good to be back! This episode starts SEASON NINE! I apologize for my absence as life and technology made things complicated. Yet, with all the upheaval in the world...I needed to remind myself that I'm not helple

With the cycle BOOK 7 of the Traditional Women Storytelling Project happening in September 2024, this prologue will be in the completed essay A WOMAN LIKE MY MOTHER (October 2024). Ruthless Flexing here: RUN THE NUMBERS-

What a way to end SEASON 8 of this platform than with a professor at Texas Southern University. Professor Jennifer Julian is a scholar, writer, and a visible Black woman. For our time together, we talk about why it is th

Levar Burton will ALWAYS be part of THE CULTURE! Netflix has decided to have me in all my feelings and do a READING RAINBOW documentary…and I barely, BARELY, made it. Get your copy of BLACK LIKE THAT: https://www.yumpu.c

At the time of this show, there are 1,586 stories to TRADITIONAL WOMEN STORYTELLING PROJECT. While this platform is not dedicated to this project (I NEED THE VELMAS PODCAST is), I believe more than a little celebration i

Sometimes the hardest thing is to focus. But — focus is a must and a muscle. Both have to be developed. Get your copy of BLACK LIKE THAT: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/68721080/black-like-that

bell hooks said, “People are hungry for descent.” Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why the writer, the artist, will never go away! We are needed… And necessary. Get your copy of BLACK LIKE THAT: https://www.yumpu.com/

Writers are responsible for re-creating humanity in a world by which may not see our own. In the world of diversity equity inclusion that we are in, and fight to remain in… It is easy to be swept up in the argument of di

In May 2019, I started this podcast with my adopted brother, the Anchor app, a pink notebook, and 45 minutes before work at a rehabilitation hospital. This is STILL cause for celebration. Get your copy of BLACK LIKE THAT

If I wasn’t a writer, what would I be? Writing is what I do. I can’t imagine doing anything else. Can you? Link to LEARNING TO BREATHE FIRE: Learning To Breathe Fire: The Collected Works During 30 Days Of Jaye 2019-2023

TW: death and dying. Writers are mortal. But sometimes we can take the rest with us. How does one come to grips (or at peace!) with that? To review see Episode 90: THE WRITER’S WILL. Get your copy of BLACK LIKE THAT: htt

“Men brag, and women hide.” Shonda Rhimes said this at an ELLE event. And when she said it, I couldn’t shake that she was right— and I refuse to hide ANYMORE. Give up my pen (or light) for what? Get your copy of BLACK LI

Writers are strange creatures…and I am proud to be one.
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