Synopses & Reviews
In college and graduate school, Jewell Parker Rhodes never encountered a single reading assignment or exercise that featured a person of color. Now she has made it her mission to rectify the situation, gathering advice and inspiring tips tailored for African Americans seeking to express their life experiences. Comprehensive and totally energizing, the
African American Guide to Writing and Publishing Nonfiction bursts with supportive topics such as:
·Finding your voice
·Getting to know your literary ancestors
·Overcoming a bruised ego and finding the determination to pursue your dreams
·Gathering material and conducting research
·Tapping sweet, bittersweet, and joyful memories
·Knowing when to keep revising, and when to let go
The guide also features unforgettable excerpts from luminaries such as Maya Angelou, Brent Staples, Houston Baker, and pointers from bestselling African American authors Patrice Gaines, E. Lynn Harris, James McBride, John Hope Franklin, Pearl Cleage, Edwidge Danticat, and many others. It is a uniquely nurturing and informative touchstone for affirming, bearing witness, leaving a legacy, and celebrating the remarkable journey of the self.
From the eBook edition.
Synopsis
A reference guide to writing and publishing African-American nonfiction provides excerpts and advice from Maya Angelou, E. Lynn Harris, Edwidge Danticat, and other notable authors as it discusses such topics as how to get to know one's literary ancestors, how to develop one's personal voice, the art of gathering material and conducting research, and more. Original.
About the Author
Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes is the former director of the graduate-level creative writing program at Arizona State University. She is the author of Free Within Ourselves: Fiction Lessons for Black Authors and the works Magic City, Voodoo Dreams, and the forthcoming Frederick Douglass’ Women. A recipient of fellowships from Yaddo and the National Endowment for the Arts, she lives in Phoenix, Arizona.