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I am a Work in Progress . . . & So is My Work

Posted on August 9, 2010 at 4:30pm 1 Comment

Alright, so today I want to talk a little bit more about writing, particularly for those of you considering a career as a writer (and, let's be honest: I need this as a reminder myself!)



So, writing takes time and a significant amount of hard work. I only wish that some people who do not write understood how much effort is put into writing. And equally, I wish that some writers did not pretend to write so easily and effortlessly.



I work as deliberately at writing as a… Continue

Jonesin' for Poetry in Movies: Remembering Love Jones

Posted on August 2, 2010 at 2:16pm 0 Comments

One of my favorite moments of the 2010 BET Awards was when Larenz Tate and Nia Long showed up on stage to perform their poems from the movie, Love Jones (1997). I couldn't have been the only thirty-something woman screaming at the television at the site of Larenz Tate--he was as lovely to look at that night as he was when Love Jones first came out.



From that movie emerged a very attractive guy who was no longer the quirky odd kid he played in The Inkwell (1994). Anyway, I was… Continue

It's All Good (or is it?): What Makes Good Literature

Posted on July 27, 2010 at 4:00pm 0 Comments

As I have been writing fiction more consistently lately, I have spent a lot of time thinking about the literature I read and what constitutes "good literature". I have a number of friends who are really hard to please when it comes to literature (you know who you are) and I cannot tell you how many times we chat about what we love and hate about a book.



I recently read an article that addressed the fact that some writers do not like to read, and I find that notion rather peculiar.… Continue

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Juanita Davis-King commented on the blog post 'I am a Work in Progress . . . & So is My Work'
"Good post that made me think. Writing is hard work and it takes a lot of time from idea to finished product."
Sep 21, 2011
Totsymae left a comment for Christie Williams
"Hi Christie, Itt's been that long since your last visit? Well, I feel special that you connected with me :-) Thanks for the friendship."
Jun 15, 2011
Christie Williams replied to the discussion 'Where are you from?' in the group Writers of African Origin
"Hello everyone! I live in TN, Kim. I am only 3 hours away from ATL and hope to make more trips there this coming year. I have a bunch of family there."
Sep 8, 2010
Lovenia Leapart left a comment for Christie Williams
"Thanks! I look forward to reading your posts! Just been behind lately...been away from writing and just off schedule...but I'll get there!"
Aug 15, 2010
Christie Williams posted a blog post

I am a Work in Progress . . . & So is My Work

Alright, so today I want to talk a little bit more about writing, particularly for those of you considering a career as a writer (and, let's be honest: I need this as a reminder myself!)So, writing takes time and a significant amount of hard work. I only wish that some people who do not write understood how much effort is put into writing. And equally, I wish that some writers did not pretend to write so easily and effortlessly.I work as deliberately at writing as a mathematician works at an…See More
Aug 9, 2010
Susan Hopkirk left a comment for Christie Williams
"Thanks! I will be able to look at this site next week, and admire all its features."
Aug 2, 2010
Christie Williams posted a blog post

Jonesin' for Poetry in Movies: Remembering Love Jones

One of my favorite moments of the 2010 BET Awards was when Larenz Tate and Nia Long showed up on stage to perform their poems from the movie, Love Jones (1997). I couldn't have been the only thirty-something woman screaming at the television at the site of Larenz Tate--he was as lovely to look at that night as he was when Love Jones first came out.From that movie emerged a very attractive guy who was no longer the quirky odd kid he played in The Inkwell (1994). Anyway, I was absolutely in love…See More
Aug 2, 2010
Britni Danielle left a comment for Christie Williams
"thanks Christie--i'm trying over here LOL."
Jul 30, 2010
Christie Williams left a comment for Britni Danielle
"Congratulations on the Essence publication!"
Jul 30, 2010
Christie Williams left a comment for Susan Hopkirk
"Hey Susan! Welcome to She Writes. I hope you enjoy this group as much as I do."
Jul 28, 2010
Christie Williams commented on the blog post 'Reading Across the Racial Divide'
"Thank you for a wonderful post, Randy! I teach African American literature classes and I find it extremely important to talk about fiction in terms of the issues that are specific to African American experiences, as well as how the fiction speaks to…"
Jul 28, 2010

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At 11:27am on June 15, 2011, Totsymae said…

Hi Christie,

Itt's been that long since your last visit? Well, I feel special that you connected with me :-) Thanks for the friendship.

At 4:09pm on August 15, 2010, Lovenia Leapart said…
Thanks! I look forward to reading your posts! Just been behind lately...been away from writing and just off schedule...but I'll get there!
At 6:31pm on August 2, 2010, Susan Hopkirk said…
Thanks! I will be able to look at this site next week, and admire all its features.
At 11:49am on July 30, 2010, Britni Danielle said…
thanks Christie--i'm trying over here LOL.
At 5:50pm on July 28, 2010, Britni Danielle said…
Christie--thanks for adding me to your blog shout outs. Love it & your blog too!
At 4:09pm on July 6, 2010, Cyndi Briggs said…
Christie - LOVE your beautiful blog! Keep it up!!!
At 10:33am on July 2, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…
Delighted to have you join us the Novelist group. You might jump in by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. I’ll look forward to chatting with you!
At 8:34pm on July 1, 2010, Julie Jeffs said…
Hi Christie,

Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.

I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.

Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Look forward to reading your posts.

Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
At 7:41pm on July 1, 2010, Sally Schloss said…
Hi Christie. Welcome to She Writes! I am happy to tell you about future events in Nashville. If you send me your email address I will include you in the mailings for the Salon that will be held every other month. My email address is: sally@thewritingpoint.com. Once I get your email I'll add you to the list of interested writers. I look forward to meeting you in person. (I love your SW page).
At 8:34am on July 1, 2010, Meg Waite Clayton said…
Adding my voice to the welcome, Christie. We’d love to have you join us in the Novelists – Struggling or Not group if you’re looking for a place to jump in. No experience required :-)

Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Author of the national bestseller The Wednesday Sisters,
The Language of Light,
a Bellwether Prize finalist, and the forthcoming
The Four Ms. Bradwells (Ballantine, March 2011)

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