Writing is Essential

What is stopping you from writing? Let this collection of edited interviews from writers of different genres inspire you to put pen to paper. Each writer provides valuable information about writing, publishing, or being an entrepreneur. There's a uniqueness in each dialogue; yet the same resounding message … just write!
Historical Writer - Angela Puryear-McDuffie is an entrepreneur who was raised in Southeast Washington, DC, at the bottom of Alabama Avenue, an area we call Simple City. She wants stories told by people who loved them, told by the people who know them. Angela's cake business, Beloveds Cakes, Treats & Savory, is in honor of her grandmother, who gave the divine inspiration to record those stories.
Fiction Writer - Cynthia Freeman Gibbs moved up the corporate ladder from being a pharmaceutical representative to a professional development trainer, business manager, and then an account executive. After layoffs in 2015, she wrote her first fictional novel titled Reasonable Insanity: A Doctor Olivia C. Maxwell Novel. Cynthia's book is in paperback and digital form on Amazon.com, and in digital format on Barnes and Noble, iBook, and Kobo.
Journalist - Joy Jones is a native of Washington, DC who loves the written and the spoken word. Her book that has gotten the most attention is a children's picture book titled Tambourine Moon. Because she likes speaking and performing and giving lectures and conducting workshops, Joy decided to put some of her ideas in her recent book titled Fearless Public Speaking. Joy's books are available at JoyJones.com and Amazon.com.
Christian Writer - Kevin Wayne Johnson's life ministry is developing individual and organizational operating excellence. He coaches in order to coax audiences to live out their gifts, and in the words of his national best-selling book series, to then Give God the Glory! He delivers training on the elements of dynamic relationships, to equip teams with the attitudes and attributes needed to develop individuals into leaders. Kevin's books are available on his website at kevinwaynejohnson.com and Amazon.com.
Inspirational Writer - Janice Boss retired from the Federal government after 37 years and is a proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Beta Chi Chapter. She thinks it is important for leaders to always encourage and help build good relationships, which encouraged her to write her first book titled Code to Human Life: Building Good Relationships. Janice's book is available at Amazon.com.
Motivational Writer - Allison G. Daniels is the author of over 31 books. Her book Walk in Your Authority: Unleash the Divine Power from Within won a 2016 Bestselling Award. Allison's books are available on her website: AllisonGDaniels.com, and also Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and BooksAMillion.com.
Nonfiction and Instructional Writer - Judine Slaughter is the founder of the United Black Writers Association, Inc. Her book Clear Skinned is a collection of nonfiction letters and Do It Yourself Publishing is an instructional book on how to use the Internet resources for publishing. Judine's books are available at AuthorsDen.com and Amazon.com.
The United Black Writers Association, Inc. is a cooperative non-profit organization bringing an awareness of African American literary talent and encouraging writing and literacy for all through workshops and educational forums.