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Do you have big plans that involve letters of recommendation? Here are some dos and don'ts. It’s that time of year. If you’re like me, you’re setting goals and resolutions for 2013. And for me, this includes applying for various grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities. No matter where you are on the publishing totem pole, and no matter what you’re applying to, you are going to need letters of…See More
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- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Leaving Atlanta (Warner Books, 2002)
The Untelling (Warner Books, 2005)
The Silver Girl (Algonquin Books, 2011)
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Write Tip: Letters of Reccomendation
Posted on December 7, 2012 at 6:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Do you have big plans that involve letters of recommendation? Here are some dos and don'ts.
It’s that time of year. If you’re like me, you’re setting goals and resolutions for 2013. And for me, this includes applying for various grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities. No matter where you are on the publishing totem pole, and no matter what you’re…
Continue Summer Writing Opportunity is Lisbon, Portugual!
Posted on October 5, 2012 at 7:42am 1 Comment 0 Likes
This summer, I am joining the faculty Dzanc Books/CNC DISQUIET International Literary Program in Lisbon, Portugal - July 1-13, 2012. Two weeks of writing in a beautiful historic city by the sea. Dreamy, right? There will be workshops, readings, lectures, fellowshipping... Can't wait. Apply. Make it a summer writing work-cation. More details here:…
Continue I Just Wanted To Be Writing, a #WRITELIKECRAZY guest post by Tiphanie Yanique
Posted on August 24, 2012 at 7:00am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Sometimes when you let go and just listen to your story, the rest will take care of itself. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I did. -- Tayari
by Tiphanie Yanique
When I left graduate school I just knew I was going to have a book immediately. I had an agent, I had a novel that had just been picked up, I had all this drive, and wasn’t I talented, too?…
Continue Writers Block or Procrastination Remedy: Start The Night Before
Posted on May 1, 2012 at 6:30am 2 Comments 1 Like
Like many people, the biggest impediment to my writing is a failure to sit myself in the chair and try. I recently whined to someone that my writing hasn't been "going well" for the last week or so. I know the person thought that I have been sitting at my typewriter, staring sadly at the glass keys, waiting for the words to come. But no. My…
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- At 9:40pm on April 11, 2013,
René Ostberg said… Hi Tayari. I read your book Silver Sparrow a few months ago. I just stumbled on a review of it while doing some research on Al Green for a Memphis-based story I've been working on. I'm so glad I found out about it and read it--it was excellent and the story has really stayed with me. Thanks for the beautiful writing.
- At 9:42am on July 6, 2011,
Sarah Pinneo said… Ooooh!!!! I heard you on NPR today, and all I could think was "Big time! Silver Sparrow is officially big time!"
Great job,
S.P.
- At 9:21pm on June 1, 2011,
Joanne C. Hillhouse said… I'm sure you've seen this review already http://sandralambert.typepad.com/sandra_gail_lambert/2011/05/silver-sparrow.html
but between it and your blog posts I'm adding Silver Sparrow to my reading list.
- At 6:27pm on May 28, 2011,
s Michelle said… Tayari,
I just finished Silver Sparrow, my emotions are hemorrhaging, so this won't be an intelligent comment. but I had to write you to say thank you, for birthing Dana, Gwen, Chaurisse, James, Laverne & Raleigh. Each one is a piece of someone I know & love. I will post a review on my blog & amazon & good reads, etc - once I stop the bleeding.
- At 12:34pm on May 9, 2011,
Susan McBeth said… - Yes, Winter Institute was great, and it was a pleasure meeting you. Attended as a bookstore Director of Marketing & Events and will now be attending BEA as my own boss, having left the bookstore and ventured out on my own as Adventures By the Book. Are you heading to BEA? I see you will be at SDSU in December? Will that be a public event or something private with the school?
- At 12:21pm on March 19, 2011,
Tracita Linda said… - HI Ms. Jones! I wanted to send you my thoughts on the book 'The Untelling'- I read it in 2 days! Thanks for doing what you do. You have truly blessed me with your skill. Keep it up!
- At 1:18pm on October 31, 2010,
Elaine Weaver-Crepps, M.A. said… - Hi, Tayari! I'm Elaine! My twitter handle is ElaineGardner28! I'm already following you! I, too am from NJ. However, I live in South Jersey. Let's meet sometime! I am also writing a book! Take care!
- At 5:36am on October 27, 2010,
Editors Picks said… - Hey there Tayari,
Your post is featured for this week's Editor's Picks!
Check it out here and let us know what you think.
Keep writing!
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
Community Manager, She Writes
- At 10:11am on August 10, 2010,
Deborah Siegel said… - How fabulous to be reading your inaugural Surviving the Draft column here today! Love your wisdom. Thank you, Tayari!!! Warmest wishes, Debbie
- At 7:06am on August 4, 2010, Editors Picks said…
- Hey Tayari,
We've featured you on Editor's Picks this week.
Check it out here!
Keep up the great work,
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
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