The Writers’ Block Podcast

By Jennifer Bush-Harris

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 hav... more

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The Writers’ Block Podcast episodes:

October 16, 2020 44. Things Writers Say
It’s that time of year again! And with the project I have for November this is a good way to introduce it! Take these 15 sayings and be empowered. I already believe in you. #Happy Writing Mentions: Nightlight The Black Horror Podcast. The Dinner Party Podcast (hosted by Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn): The Harvest Moon Saga by Chanel Hardy Follow me! TikTok: shesgottapen and IG: @authorjbharris
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27min
October 11, 2020 42. #ShesSpeaking
Being a woman in a nation that prizes phalluses and the power and piety they bring is one thing. Being a Black woman in a nation determined not to see you, or desires to mimic you, or silence you is another! In this episode, we will discuss just how relevant the phrase Senator Kamala Harris said, with a smile on her face, still is. #ImSpeaking #ShesSpeaking. Mentions: Hannah Drake, Founder of Write Some Shit (http://www.writesomeshit.com) Owning Our Space: Black. Woman. Walking Through The World. IG Live from 9/18/20 and 9/25/2020. Follow @keturahkendrick and me (@authorjbharris) to get access to both shows!
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21min
October 04, 2020 In This Place Miniseries: Dismantling The Master Narrative
Erasure, bigotry, prejudice and racism are all found in literature and in some of hearts and minds of those that are gatekeepers of this narrative! For this last show we will explore how to dismantle and recreate such narratives to include others equally as deserving!
Lit notes/referenced:
"I, Too, Am America" by Langston Hughes.
"I Hear America Singing" by Walt Whitman.
THE STREET by Ann Petry (JBHarris Approved!)
Follow Kenturah Kendrick on IG (@kenturahkendrick) and me (@authorjbharris)!
IG LIVE: OWNING OUR SPACE: BLACK. WOMAN. WALKING THROUGH THE WORLD (9/18/20& 9/25/20).
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35min
September 26, 2020 In This Place Miniseries: Making Our Own Table To Set
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29min
September 24, 2020 41. Meet Michae and Quintell Allen, Founders of Ghostreaders
Books are important.
Ebooks are convenient.
Audiobooks are a tool to an indie author!
Voice work, like writing, is work, requiring a specific set of skills. On this show, we are speaking to Michae and Quintell Allen-founders and performers of Ghostreaders. This interview explores just why representation matters in the life of writers, and in the arts. There is a wealth of information here, and I during BACK TO WRITING MONTH it is all needed and necessary! This will be one of those shows you will have to listen to more than once! Trust me! If you would like to reach out to Ghostreaders, email requests to [email protected]. Website: http://ghostreaders.com. THEY ADD SOUL TO YOUR WORDS! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram!

Mentions in the show:

Horror Noire by Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman (documentary is on SHUDDER)
Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff The Vampire Diaries (currently on Netflix--all 8 seasons); book series written by LJ Smith
Legends of Comix and Games--Jason Campbell, Owner (find him on Facebook!)
Ruby by Jennifer Harris (available on Amazon/Kindle).
Honorable mentions always to Nightlight: The Black Horror Podcast, Tonia Ransom-Executive Producer
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1h 20min
September 20, 2020 In This Place Miniseries: Begging For Scraps
Thank you to real writing allies. Thank you to those making spaces and bringing in authors that need to be read! Thank you to the authors who help nurture others in this craft! This week I speak about what what it means to beg to be seen in a world that only wants to erase, ignore, devour or copy.
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35min
September 12, 2020 In This Place Miniseries: Your Approval Is Not Needed
Writing as a Black/minority writer is almost like a secret identity. From inception of an ideas to its publishing, it is fraught with uncertainty. But, sometimes that uncertainty is insidious, wanting to take control of all that you desire to write—with the goal of supplanting, comfort for White readers, and erasure of the Black experience. Let me say it again: Fire the invisible White Man on your shoulder.
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14min
September 10, 2020 40. Pro-tips For Back To Writing Month
It’s BACK TO WRITING MONTH and NANOWRIMO is not far behind! Get ready, dear ones! For this show, let me remind you of what support is, what it isn’t, and how to get it. Books mentioned: On Writing (S. King), WriteLife (J. Harris) both available on Amazon. Find my writer’s encouragement group on http://comegetyourwritelife.com
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21min
September 06, 2020 Bonus Episode: Why Leiticia—Our Shuri—Matters
There are petitions circling about how no one should be recast to play T’Challa—and I completely agree! If we follow the source material, we know that the next Black Panther is Princess Shuri. For this bonus episode, we are going to look at why Leticia matters. And how powerful she really is.
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21min
September 05, 2020 Bonus Episode: Remembering Chadwick Aaron Boseman
We are all still grieving the loss of this talent taken from us all too soon. In this bonus episode, we celebrate his life, what could have been and how is legacy is richer than we could imagine.
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22min

FAQs about The Writers’ Block Podcast:

How many episodes does The Writers’ Block Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 230 episodes available.