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The Literary World of Sylvia Hubbard Updates Writer Request: Help Me Write My Story Posted: 07 Sep 2010 07:13 AM PDT Iget this question and request a lot. Many times I just want to say, I cannot help you. I have so many stories to write that I do not have the time or the patience to help you. But what I can do is offer words of encouragement and we can help each other in [...] You are subscribed to email updates from The Literary World of Sylvia Hubbard read more at: http://sylviahubbard.com/2010/09/07/writer-request-help-me-write-my-story

Black Pearls Magazine eSpot - Intimate Conversation with Cheryl Robinson

Black Pearls Magazine is a fantastic digital magazine committed to inspire, encourage and empower a international group of readers. Our mission is to provide information that is essential, enlightening and entertaining. The information that we publish helps to empower our BP readers, therefore enriching their lives and benefiting the communities in which they live. We believe in Giving the Gift of Knowledge! We are here to bring you those literary jewels, Black Pearls, that are sure to bring you and your love ones much pleasure and empowerment. Every issue of this weekly published newsletter will celebrate the accomplishments of authors and writers from around the globe, honoring proud traditions and spotlighting ways to enhance the reader"s everyday life.  This is our newsletter, visit the main site here. Promote your book in this newsletter by visiting our parent company EDC Creations here.      Black Pearls Magazine eSpot - 2 new articles  In This Issue... Intimate Conversation with Cheryl Robinson Intimate Conversation with Pamela Leigh Starr Did You Miss These Defining Moments In Our History....   Intimate Conversation with Cheryl Robinson Intimate Conversation with author Cheryl Robinson    Cheryl Robinson is the author of five novels. Most recently, When I Get Where I'm Going, In Love with a Younger Man and Sweet Georgia Brown. She is a native Detroiter and graduate of Wayne State University. Robinson now resides in Central Florida where she is writing her next novel.  BPM: What makes you powerful as a person and a writer?  As a person I feel power in my faith. It allows me to press on through the rough times and to remain positive. I try not to let the daily stresses of life get to me. And I try not to judge others. The more I stop myself when I feel my mind going in that direction, the easier it becomes. I get tired of seeing people get built up by the media to later get knocked down. The less I judge others the better I not only feel, but also when I write and develop characters it's much easier for me to remove myself from the situation. I realize it's impossible for everyone to love my books, but I always keep that as one of my primary writing goals. And, I try to keep a healthy balance between being my own worst critic and one of my biggest fans. BPM: Where do you find your inspiration? All of the inspiration I could ever need I can find from everyday life--the joys and the pitfalls. I can open one email from someone telling me how upset they are at the way I ended my last book and then turn around and open another email from someone telling me how much they thoroughly enjoyed it. That's an example of how life is in general. One minute you can be down, but in a second it can all turn around. You have to take the good with the bad and learn from them both. But honestly, sometimes I just want it to all be good.  BPM: What specific situation or revelation prompted you to write your book?  Some years ago, when I was about nineteen or twenty, I answered the phone at my parents' home and there was a woman on the other end who insisted that we were related. She was trying to tell me that she was my half sister and that we had the same father. I remember my heart sinking. In order for that to be true, based on her timeframe, that would mean my father, who I thought had been happily married to my mother for years, had cheated. But as the conversation continued we both realized that while the two men shared the same name they weren't the same person.  Still, for those few minutes, I had to ask myself what if that was actually the case. The thought never completely escaped my mind, and in some ways it was that event that prompted me to eventually get around to exploring the scenario. And now, in the age of social networking, it's much easier to find your missing relatives. And in the case of these three sisters, it's also true, and they do share the same father. BPM: Who do you want to reach with When I Get Where I'm Going and the message within?  I am a Women's Fiction author. That does not mean I only write for women. Nor does the fact that I'm black mean I only write for black people. I don't write to exclude any one, but to enlighten and entertain us all. I write about women and women's issues, and of course, men are in my novels too. As an author I have an opportunity to go beyond stereotypes. I've learned over the eight years that I've been writing professionally that there is a way to entertain without offending.  If I, as a black woman, do not feel good about how we are represented in the media. If I don't feel empowered about what is being written about us on the internet and elsewhere and if I have to continuously hear from the media that black women are "the least desirable of all the races" or not a preference by some men even within our own race, as an artist, I have an opportunity to present a different message that isn't a negative one, but can still be realistic. It's like music. Some songs only have a good beat while others also have wonderful lyrics. I want to write books that make people feel good.  My intended message isn't given to readers, but written in such a way that the reader gets out of it what they came to the story with and how they view the story and the characters will be interpreted by how they view the world. But maybe, if I do my job as I intend to, they will have a different opinion after it's all said and done.  BPM: Introduce us to your latest book, When I Get Where I'm Going.  What would you do if you discovered that you had a sibling you never knew existed? Would you be like Heaven, so excited to connect to that person that you quickly took to Facebook and started searching? Would you be like Hope, too caught up in the trials and tribulations of your own life to even care? Or would you be like Alicia, skeptical at first, but willing to open up to the idea?  Alicia, Hope, and Heaven are three estranged sisters embarking on one special reunion. And it will take an earth-shattering discovery, a lucky lottery ticket, and a near-fatal encounter to finally bring three sisters together and have them realize that nothing can save a person like family.  BPM: Introduce us to your main characters in When I Get Where I'm Going. Heaven Jetter, Hope Teasdale, and Alicia Day are three special sisters! Heaven is twenty-one and the youngest sister. She's on probation, caught up in an abusive relationship, and trying desperately to get her life back on track. Hope is a young widow and single mother searching for the truth behind her husband's death, but once she finds out, can she handle it? Alicia is a struggling actress trying to catch a break in Hollywood after thirteen years of trying, but a devastating one-two punch forces her back to Detroit.  BPM: What are two major events taking place? The novel is written in third person and begins with a prologue that occurs five months prior to the start of the story. And then the rest of the novel is divided into three parts and most of the chapters alternate between the point of view of each sister. Without giving away any spoilers, I will say that each sister has a major turning point that makes each of them reevaluate their life.  BPM: What are a couple of the specific issues or problems addressed in this book? One issue in the story is domestic abuse. Heaven is involved in an unhealthy relationship, but like so many other women involved in something like that, she finds it nearly impossible to leave. Her story isn't from the viewpoint of a woman who is both a wife and mother and being abused, but from a young woman who has gotten caught-up with the wrong man and finds herself so confused that she doesn't know what to do and feels that her life in general is spiraling out of control.  Alicia Day's character was written for anyone who has been holding on to a dream for a very long time and wondering if it will ever come true. Aspiring actors, singers, and writers should be able to especially relate to her story. Black actresses, in particular, should also be able to as much has been discussed about the struggles that black women experience while trying to succeed in Hollywood.  Discussion Topics: When I Get Where I'm Going Domestic violence, sisterhood, estranged family, the entertainment industry, and specifically the lack of roles for black women in Hollywood.  BPM: Share with us your latest news, awards or upcoming book releases.When I Get Where I'm Going is featured in the September issue of Essence Magazine. And I recently completed my next novel, Remember Me, that will be released in September 2011.  BPM: How can our readers reach you online? Readers can connect with me through my website at: www.cherylrobinson.com and also join me on my recently created Facebook page. There is a link on my web site.  Cheryl Robinson--When I Get Where I'm Going  Purchase your copy today at Amazon  http://www.amazon.com/When-Get-Where-Im-Going/dp/0451229479  Please check out the featured book and return feedback below. Brought to you by EDC Creations and Black Pearls Magazine. Visit the BP magazine here: http://www.blackpearlsmagazine.com/

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From: blackpoison9@hotmail.com
To: sylviahubbard1@yahoo.com
Subject: readers names challenge
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:43:02 -0400

So the challenge for you as my readers is to find another name for yourselves.
The best name will receive a disk with all my ebooks on them in the mail in pdf format. (Even if you're overseas.)
 
Hi Sylvia how are you? I like this challenge and here is my list.
book patron
researcher
browser quest
gabfest
book user
theme chick or guy
bookworm heist
scholar gang
If this not what you want let me know.
Cinquetta
I am resending this email. i hope you get it.

Reader Question: Are there more chapters for A little bit of sin?

Reader Question: Are there more chapters for A little bit of sin? sylviahubbard1 | September 3, 2010 at 2:42 pm | Categories: formspring.me | URL: http://wp.me/p8Zp8-q9 yes, but currently with my laptop stolen and master copy on the flash drive in the laptop, I'm basically writing from scratch all over again. Sorry for the inconvenience. I hope to finish that up soon as well as The Mysterious Mr. Black Ask me anything Read more of this post Add a comment to this post

ARTICLE: How to Become a Freelance Writer

By N Williamson


Many people who decide they want a career as a freelance writer never realize that there is a lot more to this career than just writing. In addition to writing, it is important that you learn to market the work you do, that you take care of important business details, and you are aware of current publishing trends.

The competition for freelance writers is intense. While it takes some work to be a successful freelance writer, it is possible if you know the right steps to getting involved in this business. If you're wondering how to become a freelance writer, here are simple steps to get you on your way to a successful career.

Honestly Assess Your Writing

The first thing you need do, if you want to know how to become a freelance writer, is to assess your writing honestly. In a competitive market, you need to make sure that you have excellent writing skills if you plan to break into this market. Busy editors will not look further if your writing includes many errors. When you take an honest look at your writing, find areas that you can improve on. The harder you are on yourself, the better writer you will become. With an assessment of your writing that is honest, you will be able to see your strong points and find weaknesses that you can work on in the future.

Consider Taking a Writing Course

If you are wondering how to become a freelance writer, another important step is to consider taking a good writing course. If you already have a degree in journalism or in English, the course may not be needed. However, if you don't have this type of degree, a quality course can be helpful. Good writing courses or workshops provide you with better writing skills, you'll learn how to write on deadlines, and you'll have others critiquing your work. All of these things will help prepare you for the freelance writing field.

Learn to Write Quality Query Letters

The next step to take if you want to know how to become a freelance writer is to learn to write quality query letters. Once you begin working as a freelance writer, you will be writing many query letters. The problem is that editors get hundreds of letters, so you need to learn to make yours stand out if you plan on getting a freelance writing job. Learn to write a quick proposal and how to show your qualifications so you make the editor think you are the perfect person to write the piece.

Make Use of Freelance Writing Websites

Last, you need to learn to make use of freelance writing websites if you want to know how to become a freelance writer. There are many quality sites that will help you to develop your writing skills further and these sites often have many other great resources for those who want to get involved in the freelance writing field. You'll often find jobs at these sites as well, which you can begin applying for as you get started.

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Live Story Still n Progress - FREE READ - The Other Side of Love - Chapter 21.2

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The Other Side of Love - Chapter 21.2 sylviahubbard1 | August 27, 2010 at 3:52 am | Tags: book, free, free story, interracial, man, Novel, password: bellini, romance, suspense, The Other Side of Love, woman | Categories: Work In Progress | URL: http://wp.me/p8Zp8-qS

today was a busy day.... Took the day off of work and then I had an early morning meeting with my friend and first assistant, Author Monica Marie Jones http://monicamariejones.com. We're getting ready for the Essence of Motown Literary Jam again and we need to siphon ideas to get readers there. http://www.essenceofmotownlitconference.com I had a [...]
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ARTICLE: Using Flashbacks in Your Fiction Writing

"Flashbacks" are basically the telling of what happened before your story started. Most people use flashbacks to provide more information about the main character's past - thereby using this technique as a means to explain why certain events are happening, or how / why a character is acting or responding in a particular way.

It can be very difficult to write flashbacks into a story well. Too many flashbacks become tedious and predictable, and they can drag a story backwards, slowing the pace. They can also add in an element of confusion that isn't necessarily needed, which can put a reader off continuing with a story.

So how do you include good flashbacks into your novel?

1. Use dialogue. 'I thought I saw Hugh in Starbucks with a girl' provides some history about a character without being too over stated or obvious. Using diction can help improve characterisation and bring a particular character 'to life' a little more at the same time as helping with a flashback.

2. Get rid of the 'hads'! Barbara Dynes suggests that one of the draw backs of the past perfect tense (which is often used when conveying a flashback) is that the word 'had' is overused. Instead she suggests using an initial 'had' to demonstrate that you are in the past, and then avoid future repetitions of the word at all costs! 'He yelled', 'His voice sounded' etc can be used, instead of 'he had yelled', 'he'd sounded', etc.

3. Time Portals. Try using objects as time portals, which can easily help the reader move from present day to the past. Using objects as symbols is a good way to do this; a blue vase seen in a shop mirror can remind a character of the vase that used to site on a grandfather's mantel piece for example.

4. Use an opening story hook. Start the story off with a flash forward or a flash back which will really hook the reader in. Something that promises plenty of excitement!

5. Mix it up. An effective way to use flashbacks is to blend them in with the present situation. An example of this would be an individual sitting in a waiting room waiting to go into a job interview. They could be thinking about how terrible the last job interview was, or cursing their partner for forcing them into this job interview when they really didn't want to go.

See, lots of possibilities!

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AAMBC Summer Tours with G Street Publishing

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Synopsis:

Real became a self made millionaire thanks to the pipeline he established trafficking cocaine from state to state. He along with his lady Constance and right hand man Cash were enjoying the fruits of his labor. However, more money means more problems. Real and Cash's hired killers B-low and Jesse wants a bigger part of the action. Then there’s a snitch in the organization leading the Feds straight to the center of Real’s operation, and the man himself.  While Real fights to stay out of the system, all hell breaks loose when war is declared by a family in the Cartel.  When the war in the streets puts Constance’s life in jeopardy, Real vows to protect his woman at all cost but in order to do so he’ll have to stay alive and free. When allies turn to enemies Real discovers doing so may be harder than he ever imagined.

BIO:

George Sherman Hudson was born and raised in Atlanta Ga.. After being continuously rejected by different publishers because of the subject matter contained in his books while serving time, this father of two did some research and started G Street Chronicles, the urban book publishing company that's ran by him with the help of his COO and fiance Erica Jones . While George is continuously working hard to make G Street Chronicles a recognized name in the literary industry, he's also working hard on his highly anticipated REAL series. George has authored five books in all. His debut book Drama is in stores now. Having published more than 10 titles in the first year of business George is determined to make G Street Chronicles an urban lit powerhouse.

Interview with George Hudson:

What can you tell us about the man behind G Street Chronicles? My name is George Sherman Hudson and I'm on a mission to make G Street Chronicles a recognized name in the industry. Born and raised in Atlanta Ga., father of three kids Jazmine, Lil Sherman, and Semaj my stepdaughter. Engaged to Erica Jones who's also the company COO. I am the author of the highly anticipated REAL series, Drama, Family Ties, and Blocked In. All except Drama which is already out will drop before years end.

George what sparked your interest in publishing? Being told no by all the publishing giants that looked down on the urban lit genre. These same big publishing houses right now are revamping their business plans and including budgets for the same genre that they turned their nose up at years ago. After studying the business I decided to start my own company G Street Chronicles which is doing quite well being that we are just under a year old.

What sets G Street Chronicles apart from other urban publishers? A few things set us apart. The first thing is we give a lot of unknown authors a chance to realize their dream. We will hear everybody out . I stand firm on that because that's what I looked for and never got . I want to give everybody a chance to show their talent. We are kind of like the American Idol of publishing. Another thing that sets us apart is that we make sure all our stories are kept real as possible. We give it raw and uncut.

I see you publish inspirational and christian books as well , how did that come about? Well you know all of us need some positive in our life. After reviewing these manuscripts and being highly impressed I felt it was my duty to make them available to the public. Our inspirational and Christian titles are real inspiring and I recommend them to all readers.

What's next from G Street Chronicles? We got a lot of books dropping in the next couple of months. While we are waiting on those we are discussing a possible movie deal for one of our manuscripts which I won't name until its final. Everybody crunching numbers as we speak.

How can an author get in touch with you for possible publishing? They can submit their manuscripts at submissions@GstreetChronicles.com . We are now accepting all submissions.

What advice can you give authors trying to get on? Don't give up by no means and always stay true to your craft.

Learn more about G Street Chromicles at www.gstreetchronicles.com