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NCWIC: Panel 4 – Writers' Inspirations and How They Use Them

NCWIC: Panel 4 – Writers' Inspirations and How They Use Them

Four writers of different forms and genres discuss where they each take influence from and the processes of practically applying this to their work. Featuring:  Monique Roffey, author of ‘The Mermaid of Black Conch’ Luke Brown, author of ‘Theft’ Marina Benjamin, author of ‘Insomnia’ Chaired by: David Cooper source Related Posts ANTM Top 11 OMG […]

Toni Morrison, 'one of the most important American writers' of the 20th century | AFP

Toni Morrison, 'one of the most important American writers' of the 20th century | AFP

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, a professor of history of art at the University of Pennsylvania, describes novelist Toni Morrison as “one of the most important American writers” of the last century. Shaw says Morisson’s work was “deeply impactful” for American culture and “black writers and artists” in general. Admirers who came to look at the portrait […]

Breaking In: Understanding the Writers' Room

Breaking In: Understanding the Writers' Room

In our latest installment of the Breaking In series, co-presented and moderated by The HiveMind Unified, you’ll gain valuable insight from Sade’ Sellers and Brandon Hines, who have held support roles from writers’ assistant to script coordinator, and learn more about what it is like to be a staff writer for television! Final Draft is […]

Washington Black | Mini Review | Adelaide Writers' Week 2019

Washington Black | Mini Review | Adelaide Writers' Week 2019

Historical fiction from the perspective of a young black boy born into slavery on a Barbados plantation and is selected, taught and caught up in the magical and limitless world of science. Beautiful writing easily captures your attention but Washington’s relentless questioning of the reason and dubious morality behind the actions of seemingly kind characters […]