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Studying Black Music Through Fiction pt. 1 (opens the original)
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Our August watch parties and discussions made me realize that I want to start providing “Study Guides” for the required viewing and reading each month. I want us to consume each story with greater intention and notice details we may have otherwise missed. It’s a personal goal of mine to think more critically about themes, characters, symbolism, and storytelling choices. I think choosing central questions to focus on will help with that. I plan to write my answers in a notebook to help reflect on
Black Thriller Studies: The Making of a Complex Killer (opens the original)
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Class is in session at Black Fiction University! Guest Professor Eriq La Salle, acclaimed thriller author, actor, and director, joins us for a masterclass on The Making of a Complex Killer. A special thank-you to our Teaching Assistant, Jordanaé, for helping me lead such a thoughtful and spoiler free class discussion. This series had us reeling and researching for clues. It is the perfect book club pick! In this session we talk morally gray characters, emotional depth, hidden clues, and creative
10 Black Indie Books & Movies to Add to Your List (opens the original)
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There are tons of incredible stories by Indie Authors and Filmmakers, many of which do not get the recognition they deserve due to lack of resources. An indie author is a writer who self-publishes their work independently, taking full creative control over their writing, editing, cover design, and publishing process without backing from a major publishing house. I experienced only a fraction of this while working for an author and I promise it is not for the faint of heart. An indie filmmaker is
Black Fiction University July Spotlight (opens the original)
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