Exploit the Passion and Compulsion to Write by: Denise N. Fyffe The discipline of writing is effectively fueled by a passion for writing. There must be something entrenched deep in your psyche, an intrinsic motivation driving you to write books, articles, stories, or any other kind of material. No matter the activities that fill your … Continue reading Exploit the Passion and Compulsion to Write by Denise N. Fyffe
Adopt the Discipline of Writing by: Denise N. Fyffe As a copywriter, I had to produce anywhere from 50 articles of 2000 words or more, each month. That is 100,000 words a month. This does not include writing for my own blogs, editing my books, and upgrading them to newer editions. Sometimes, I felt like … Continue reading Adopt the Discipline of Writing by Denise N. Fyffe
Everyone Wants to Write a Book by: Denise N. Fyffe There is a strange phenomenon I’ve observed over the years: almost everyone, at some point, declares that they want to write a book. It slips out casually, usually in the middle of a conversation about life, purpose, or dreams. “One day, I’m going to write … Continue reading Everyone Wants to Write a Book by Denise N. Fyffe
Your Story and Your Voice Matters by: Denise N. Fyffe Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about writing a book — yet very few ever finish one. Why? Because writing is not just an idea. It is a discipline, a calling, and a commitment that demands clarity, courage, and consistency. How to Keep Writing is the honest, … Continue reading Your Story and Your Voice Matters by Denise N. Fyffe
Answering The Call to Write by: Denise N. Fyffe There comes a moment in every writer’s life when the desire to create becomes louder than the excuses that have kept them silent. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been carrying the idea, how many times you’ve promised yourself you would start, or how many notebooks … Continue reading Answering The Call to Write by Denise N. Fyffe
How to Keep Writing by: Denise N. Fyffe People often ask me the same question with a mixture of awe, curiosity, and disbelief: “Where do you find the time to write so many books?” They ask it as if there is a secret door I slip through, a hidden pocket of hours that only writers … Continue reading How to Keep Writing by Denise N. Fyffe
The family is the genesis of all societies. It is the launching pad for many individuals and helps to prepare them for assimilating with wider society. Understanding the sub units and types of families gives us more clarity. It allows us to appreciate each person and the difficulties they overcome in life. Every culture has … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: The Willie Lynch Syndrome
The family is the genesis of all societies. It is our most basic economic, political, and social unit. It is within the family unit that individuals first learn the value of work and the worth of their possessions. It is within the family that individuals first experience authority, cooperation, and governance. The Family Families teach … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: Examining Family Diversity in The Caribbean
Being from the Caribbean, I can speak to the reality of the family there. I grew up in a nuclear family with two parents. However, my family dynamic changed when I was a teenager, and my mother became the head of the household. This is commonplace in Jamaica, seemingly the norm, but it shouldn’t be. … Continue reading The Caribbean Family: Single-Family Homes
Dear Friend, As you might be aware, I have been a working writer, editor, and author for over 10 years now. It all started with a dream to publish my own book of poems. Fast forward ten years, and I have worked as a copywriter, blogger, web administrator, and churned out thousands of articles for … Continue reading Support Jamaica Pen Publishers: Letter from the Editor
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