Welcome to the August edition of the Rise2Write Monthly Newsletter! While reading a book, have you ever said to yourself, “I’m just going to read one more chapter?” Before you know it, that single chapter has turned into three more, and suddenly it's 2:00 in the morning. On top of that, you have an early morning at work and know you need to get some rest. BUT… you can't sleep without knowing what happens next. It won't sit right in your soul if you don't reach at least the next scene. Then...

Welcome to the July edition of the Rise2Write Monthly Newsletter! Black Writers have fought for generations to gain access to publishing. A century ago, it was illegal for us to read. This is a well-documented historical fact! Between 1740 and 1834, several U.S. states enacted anti-literacy laws that made it illegal to teach enslaved and free Black people to read and write. Our ancestors risked punishment for simply learning to read and write. Highlighting this history is crucial to honing...

Welcome to the June edition of the Rise2Write Monthly Newsletter! Black Writers, times have changed, and it’s important for us to adapt along with it! We no longer need to rely on traditional publishers, bookstore chains, or media outlets to gain visibility. We now have rights to ownership, creativity, residual income, and more. The ball is in our court, and we have the power to make anything happen at any time. Rather than relying on traditional methods, it is important to use available...