The Writers’ Block Podcast

Jennifer Bush-Harris
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The Writers' Block exists to be an encouragement and resource to all writers along their journey! Whether you write as a hobby, if you are a blogger, or you are on your way towards publication, we have something for everyone! Come see us every other Thursday and get your strength back to keep going! And as always, Happy Writing!

  1. 10/02/2025

    140. What Will You Say?

    Writing is a most demanding gift. In becoming a writer, in doing the things that writers do, we must recognize what we say can be influential or detrimental. So, what are we saying? And who is listening?

    11 min

  2. 08/02/2025

    138. The Fire Hydrant

    The inner world of a writer is big and loud. The ideas come fast and furious sometimes! These ideas and worlds and invisible people are most demanding! And while that is incredible--it can be completely overwhelming.

    17 min

  3. 07/18/2025

    136. Occam's Razor Is A Pen

    'Being a writer' is not as simple as some would think. When considering my own path and process, I cannot help but think about all the contributing factors which got me there so far. This type of examination is beyond the normal 4 questions of (1) how did you get started? (2) what keeps you motivated? (3) what is your writing schedule? (4) how do you deal with writers block? Please follow Anette King at www.theblurbdiva.com and schedule time for your own author coaching.

    16 min

  4. 07/05/2025

    135. Fire Hydrants & Fire Extinguisher

    In challenging times, writers have a unique stresses...and responsibilities. Times like this allow writers to (1) freak out, (2) analyze, and (3) record. Sometimes all at the same time...multiple times a day.

    16 min

  5. 06/13/2025

    134. The Cost Of The Ink

    The world is on fire, and there has never been a time where writers can 'write in peace'. What must be said, what must be done, is to respect the gift. Honor the talent. Share the gift. Show up on the page. "Black people need witnesses in the world who thinks everything is White." -James Baldwin Remember to follow your other favorite Black writer on: Substack: @thatjenngottapen TikTok: @whatjayesaid2.0 Threads: @authorjbharris Patreon: THE DESK OF JBHARRIS Blogs (all on WordPress-free to subscribe!): The Ideal Firestarter (http://theidealfirestarter.wordpress.com) Come Get Your Writelife (http://shekinahgloryllc1038.wordpress.com) I Breathe Fire (http://jenniferharrisbreathesfires.wordpress.com)

    18 min

  6. 05/31/2025

    133. Writing While Being Black

    There is a power in representation. I am happy to be a Black writer...not just a writer who happens to be Black. Remember to follow your other favorite Black writer on: Substack: @thatjenngottapen TikTok: @whatjayesaid2.0 Threads: @authorjbharris Patreon: THE DESK OF JBHARRIS Blogs (all on WordPress-free to subscribe!): The Ideal Firestarter (http://theidealfirestarter.wordpress.com) Come Get Your Writelife (http://shekinahgloryllc1038.wordpress.com) I Breathe Fire (http://jenniferharrisbreathesfires.wordpress.com)

    15 min

  7. 03/06/2025

    132. I Am The Record!

    It's so good to be back! This episode starts SEASON NINE! I apologize for my absence as life and technology made things complicated. Yet, with all the upheaval in the world...I needed to remind myself that I'm not helpless. I'm a writer. A Black writer at that! Excuse the dust as I get everything settled for this season! All love notes can be sent to circlethewritersblock@gmail.com. January 2025 BLT (Black Like That) -https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/69697269/black-like-that-january-2025January 2025 YLTMT (Your Life The Mixtape)-https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/69679798/your-life-the-mixtape-mag-o-issue-20-january-2025 February 2025 YLTMT (Your Life The Mixtape) -https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/69999433/your-life-the-mixtape-mag-o-issue-21-february-2025

    15 min

  8. 08/22/2024

    131. “Let Me Tell You A Story…”

    With the cycle BOOK 7 of the Traditional Women Storytelling Project happening in September 2024, this prologue will be in the completed essay A WOMAN LIKE MY MOTHER (October 2024). Ruthless Flexing here: RUN THE NUMBERS- since 2021 1586 stories/videos 26 episodes 18 playlists 6 anthologies 3 social media platforms (TT, IG, FB) 1 short story collection 1 Christmas edition 1 podcast 1 reflection essay I couldn’t have done this without yall. Get your copy of BLACK LIKE THAT: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/68721080/black-like-that

    12 min
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The Writers' Block exists to be an encouragement and resource to all writers along their journey! Whether you write as a hobby, if you are a blogger, or you are on your way towards publication, we have something for everyone! Come see us every other Thursday and get your strength back to keep going! And as always, Happy Writing!

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  • Creator
    Jennifer Bush-Harris
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    228
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jennifer Bush-Harris
  • Show Website
    The Writers’ Block Podcast