Author Eugenia Johnson-Smith believes writers should focus on getting their thoughts down in a first draft and worry about grammar and style later. "Don't be too critical," she says, "because you've got to get the words on the page."

Eugenia shares some of the prompts that help her and her students write without pressure or judgment. She also discusses the Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative, including her new role there.

About Eugenia Johnson-Smith

Eugenia Johnson-Smith is the author of Positive Power: 31 Devotions to Help Unleash Your Positive Power. She is a coach, international inspirational/motivational speaker, and freelance writer. Eugenia is the owner and CEO of Positive Power, LLC., Training and Development.

Her work has been published in the Kentucky Monthly Magazine, Presbyterians Today Magazine, and she is a columnist for The Lextropolis Magazine. In addition, she has stories in numerous anthologies, and she currently works at the Carnegie Center as the Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative Associate. She teaches several classes at the Carnegie Center, including Free Writing Practice.