Author Michelle D. Jackson hosts the #PenPOSSE Podcast

#PenPOSSE Roundtable Discussion - Saturday, July 20, from 9 am - 11 am CST via FB - Author Michelle D. Jackson and YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/live/MXkDZCb0Nuk?si=x8RzkH8v1ySTaOi3. 👉🏾 Topic: ’What I wish I knew before publishing my book.’ An honest discussion on what experienced writers have learned during their publishing journey. Host: Michelle Jackson, 3x Published Author and Founder of...

Black Writers Workspace presents a #PenPOSSE Podcast Interview on Tues., Jan. 23rd at 7 PM CST/ 5 PM PST with Diane Marie Brown, author of the novel ‘Black Candle Women’, a Read with Jenna Bush Book Club Pick and upcoming adapted for television series. Join host Author Michelle D. Jackson for a LIVE, high-energy conversation about Brown’s dynamic story of intergenerational family drama, womanhood,...

The Black Writers Workspace presents the #PenPOSSE Virtual Roundtable, Saturday, January 20, 2024 @ 9 am - 11 am CST / 10 am - 12 pm EST / 7 am - 9 am PST via Streamyard. The topic is: ‘How to Monetize Your Writing Skills: An In-depth Look at How Writers Can Earn Money Through Direct and Indirect Methods Like Content Creation, PR, Podcasting, Speaking, and More.’ Hear seven accomplished writers di...

Connect with eight accomplished authors as they discuss the topic ‘Identifying and overcoming hurdles to book publishing and promotion.’ Get your questions answered LIVE! How to watch or listen: 📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/fcA7gVYppzA?si=82ckhOIGVjcxrn7q 📌Facebook: Author Michelle D. Jackson Follow Panelists on IG: Scarlett Miller @scarlettmillernola504 Andrew Snorton @authorasnorton...

Seven writers from the Black Writers Workspace discuss the topic ‘Controlling the Narrative, Defining our Truth and Uplifting the Black Community - An in-depth look at how Black writers are empowered through book writing and publishing. Author Intros- 6 - 30 minutes Panelists: - Moderator: Michelle D. Jackson, 3x Award-winning Published Author of 'The Heart of a Man,' 'From Darkness to Night' and...

Meet the 2nd and 3rd Place Winners of the Chapter One Writing Competition's Fiction and Poetry Categories: * Fiction – Dondi “C. Elyse” Dancy - "All a Dream" * Fiction – N.D. Jones – “Bearly Gold: A Goldilocks and the Three Bears Reimagining" * Poetry – Tiffany Stewart – “Love, Love” For alternative ways to view or listen, go to https://www.authormichelledjackson.co... . Host: M...

Join us for three back-to-back interviews with the 1st Place Winners of the Chapter One Writing Competition's Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry Categories: * Fiction - Tariq Muhammed - 'Just Ice' - 6:30 PM CST * Poetry - Bianca Simone - 'Strength of a Woman" - 6:55 PM CST * Non-Fiction - Alexis Nichelle - 'Stolen Innocence' - 7:15 PM CST For alternative ways to view or...

Host Blair Dottin Haley interviews Michelle Jackson, owner of PR Solutions LLC (www.prsllc.org), a strategic marketing and corporate event planning company, Direct2Author.com, an online book marketplace for independent books, and i. Invest Competitions, a youth entrepreneurship mentor program. Michelle is also a 3X published author, a Tulane University John Lewis Public Administration Program Adju...

Host Michelle Jackson interviews Author Khayree Beckem about his newly released book 'Alpha Diaries: The Keys to Being a Self-Sufficient Man and a Leader Within a Relationship.' Alpha Diaries speaks of a life where men are leaders professionally and romantically. They are masculine, operate based on dignity and integrity, confident, elegant, and highly valued. Alpha Diaries wants to help c...

Join us for a high-energy conversation with Dr. Jean Daphnie Francis, author of 'Naked Truth: A Fight Against Racism, Religious Discrimination, and Retaliation in My Federal Government Career'. Naked Truth is the riveting true story of one woman’s experiences with discrimination, racism, and unlawful retaliation from a government entity meant to watch over and protect the people. To view t...

Join host Michelle D. Jackson and the Black Writers Workspace #PenPOSSE this Saturday, July 8th, at 9 AM CST/10 AM EST via Facebook and YouTube Live as they tackle the subject ‘Non-Fiction Writers: Healing, Inspiring & Educating the Black Community One Book at a Time.’ Learn about non-fiction book development, writing to heal the Black Community, writing with authenticity and transparency, and...

Meet 35x Published Author, Civil Rights Attorney, and Educator Dr. Artika Tyner Saturday, June 3rd, at 10 AM CST/ 11 AM EST on the #PenPOSSE Podcast with host Author Michelle D. Jackson, founder of the Black Writers Workspace. Get your questions answered live. Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, author, sought-after speaker, and civil rights attorney. She is committed to training student...

6:15 - 7:15 PM: Co-Presenters - Authors Naleighna Kai & Stephanie Freeman - Do You Have the Write Stuff? 7:30 - 8:30 PM: Author Dr. Ashley Little - How to Market & Monetize Your Book Sales

Introductions by Michelle Jackson, Founder, Black Writers Workspace First Presenter: Science Fiction & Fantasy Writer Alex Jennings discusses his journey to publishing his latest book. Second Co-Presenters: Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Winnifred Tataw and Aziza Sphinx discuss Developing Sci-Fi & Fantasy Characters

Topic: ‘Navigating the World of Book Publishing: What We’ve Learned Thus Far.’ To view, subscribe to our YouTube channel, https://youtube.com/@bw_workspace . Panelists (IG handles) Michelle Jackson, host @jackson.michelle; Ebony Nicole Smith @coachebonynicole; Allison G. Daniels @agd_publishing; Ana’Gia Wright @anagiawright; Atena Danner @atenadelight; Manny Morales @authormannymorales; Shonda Buc...

Join host Michelle D. Jackson, Founder of the Black Writers Workspace and Direct2Author.com , and writers Avie Fields (Horror), Paulette Henson (Children's/YA), Steven White (Fiction/Education), Salaam Green (Non-fiction/Memoir), Cat Rayner (Non-fiction/Education), Roderick Lawrence (Fiction/Film) and Antwan Floyd (Fiction).  View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/c7zkPdRI5MY?feature=s...

Hear award-winning director Sheldon Epps discuss his new book 'My Own Directions: A Black Man's Journey in the American Theatre' and his critically acclaimed work on Broadway as one of the first Black Artistic Directors. Also, learn how he became a celebrated television Producer/Director of sitcoms like 'Girlfriends', 'Frasier' and 'Friends' and his new full-length RomCom movie 'Christmas Party Cr...

Host Michelle D. Jackson and an all-female panel of authors from the Black Writers Workspace discuss how Black women are perceived in the media, how to define winning in writing, and their desire for the 'soft life' vs. the expectation of unlimited strength and sacrifice.  To view on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V75k74965hk Host: www.authormichelledjackson.com

Meet Author, Poet & Community Activist Leonora Martelly, the Black Writers Workspace's 2022 Chapter One Writing Competition 3rd Place Winner - Poetry Category. Hear her read an excerpt from your award-winning submission, An Ode to Blackness. Follow Leonora on IG @whois.leonora. Host: Author Michelle D. Jackson, www.authormichelledjackson.com To view, subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://w...

Hosts Michelle D. Jackson, founder of the Black Writers Workspace, Angela Ford, founder of Obsidian WROTE, and Ava Fields, the first place winner of the Black Creators Collaborative (BCC) Writing Competition, discuss writing horror, how underserved communities are represented in horror, and competing in the BCC.  Connect with the hosts and guests:  Ava Fields - https://airmedia.org/talen...

Five Black male writers discuss the 5Ms - #Masculinity, Manhood, Motivation, Mindset & MANUSCRIPTS! Check out the full interview + a spoken word performance by poet Cameron Sykes. View on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RLqyo85PW_g. Host Author Michelle Jackson, www.authormichelledjackson.com.

Join host Author Michelle D. Jackson and three winners from the 2022 Chapter One Writing Competition, an annual event for writers of color hosted by the Black Writers Workspace discuss the winning submissions. Hear Paul Thornton, author of White Man's Disease (memoir), Nikkele Shelton, author of Waiting on 69 (fiction), and D.M. Lewry, author of The Eos Key: Wynter Blood Book (Fantasy), discuss th...

Join host Michelle D. Jackson and her author-posse for a high-energy discussion on Saturday, August 13, 9-11 AM CST/ 10 AM-12 PM EST on the topics of Writing the Black Experience: Authors discuss ways to ensure diversity in book publishing (9 AM CST) and What Readers Want? 10 things avid readers look for in a great book (10:15 AM CST).

Join host Michelle D. Jackson, 3x published author and founder of the Black Writers Workspace and her author posse for the #PenPOSSE Virtual Roundtable discussion.    The topic is, ‘My Manuscript is Done, Now What? - Authors share the Do's and Don'ts to successfully publishing a book’.

A panel of published authors discusses their techniques to overcome fears of truth and transparency in their work.