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    By Any Other Name
    Archuleta A. Chisolm
    • Mar 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    By Any Other Name

    I’m thankful that I have never had to be someone else, in order to have my writing voice heard. As a society, we still have a way to go before women and Black women writers are on a level playing field with their counterparts. One of the most successful authors of our generation, JK Rowling, developed a gender-neutral name in order for Harry Potter to appeal to boy readers. This happened before taking on the pseudonym Robert Galbraith in order to anonymously write crime ficti
    When You're Really Just Trying to Survive
    Archuleta A. Chisolm
    • Mar 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    When You're Really Just Trying to Survive

    As a writer, you never know when or if you’ll get that big break. You write and write and pray that someone out there will take notice of the words you’re putting on the page, and then you write and pray and wait some more. In August 2019, I published my third poetry collection, Sixth Sense. It didn’t receive any critical attention or make it to the New York Times bestseller list. But it has sold well, and the little ones in my life recognize I did something cool. The percept
    The Freedom to Read: Banned Books Week and Black Authors
    Archuleta A. Chisolm
    • Sep 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    The Freedom to Read: Banned Books Week and Black Authors

    Banned Books Week celebrates those books that have been censored in bookstores, libraries, and schools.
    The One Journal I Can't Do Without
    Archuleta A. Chisolm
    • Sep 10, 2020
    • 3 min

    The One Journal I Can't Do Without

    If you're like me, you love a good journal. I'm sharing the one I haven't been able to do without.
    5 Movies About Writers and Poets To Watch Now
    Archuleta A. Chisolm
    • Sep 3, 2020
    • 2 min

    5 Movies About Writers and Poets To Watch Now

    Here are 5 movies about writers and poets you must watch now!
    Why Your Good Writing Is Not Great
    Archuleta A. Chisolm
    • Aug 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Why Your Good Writing Is Not Great

    The difference between good writing and bad writing has nothing to do with skill.
    How To Balance Your Day Job With Your Writing Life
    Archuleta A. Chisolm
    • Aug 13, 2020
    • 3 min

    How To Balance Your Day Job With Your Writing Life

    Not all of us writers have the luxury of quitting our day jobs just yet. Here's how to balance your time!
    How To Write Effectively During Quarantine
    Archuleta A. Chisolm
    • Jul 23, 2020
    • 2 min

    How To Write Effectively During Quarantine

    We are writing in challenging times. Sharing some tips on how to keep writing effectively.
    5 Ways To Care For Yourself As A Writer
    Archuleta A. Chisolm
    • Jul 6, 2020
    • 2 min

    5 Ways To Care For Yourself As A Writer

    When it comes to self-care, writers need to practice it too. Here are 5 ways to care for yourself as a writer.
    Do Certain Pens Really Make a Difference?
    Archuleta A. Chisolm
    • Jun 29, 2020
    • 3 min

    Do Certain Pens Really Make a Difference?

    Have you ever thought about your pen game? Let's talk about pens!

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