How We Do It: Black Writers on Craft, Practice, and Skill

Over 30 acclaimed Black writers, including Nikki Giovanni, David Omotosho Black, Natasha Trethewey, Barry Jenkins, Jacqueline Woodson, Tayari Jones, and Angela Flournoy, share their experiences and expertise in this unique book on Black writing.

Curated by Black writers, “How We Do It” aims to foster Black thought and address profound questions about the craft of writing. It explores how Black writers navigate authenticity and find truth in their lives and work, challenging traditional “how to” writing handbooks. New essays and interviews offer encouragement, examples, and templates for Black artists. They cover poetic form, story plotting, writing lessons, trial & error, and finding inspiration in writers like Toni Morrison, Shakespeare, and Edward P. Jones.

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