Happy National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month and Purple Poet Publishing LLC is celebrating with a Kindle Countdown Deal for "Poetry For Yo Soul" and FREE downloads for"Tales from My Life, not the Crypt" and "Black Poetry And Soul Consciousness". Tales From My Life, not the Crypt is my very first published work. As most of you know I have been writing poetry since I was a child in elementary school. Poetry has always been a passion of mine. My second poetry book was "Poetry For Yo Soul" and we're offering up to 75% off on downloads from April 7-10. As a Thank You to all of my readers, Purple Poet Publishing LLC is offering Free downloads of "Black Poetry And Soul Consciousness". Join our Facebook group, the book's namesake, "Black Poetry And Soul Consciousness" for discussions on poetry, spoken word, writing, literature and the black arts. Please help us celebrate all of the festivities for April. *April 7-13 Library Week *April 9th Library Workers Day *April 16th Librarian Day *April 17th Haiku Poetry Day *April 23rd World Book Day *April 27th Tell A Story Day THE ENTIRE MONTH OF APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH!!! CLICK THE LINK FOR A FREE DOWNLOAD ⤵️ amazon.com/author/tauheedahmichelle

The Writer's Block

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I have been writing books and poetry since I was a child in elementary school. I've even had stories and poems published in books the Atlanta Public Schools used to publish of student's writings. In fourth grade I wrote and put together my very first book, "Smart Frog and Lazy Toad". I wrote the words, drew the pictures, and constructed the book with my own two hands.

In my adulthood I have written several poems. My poem, "Designated Driver" was featured in Nia Magazine last year. I'm planning to do more writing for Nia, and add to them Light Journal and Midnight & Indigo Magazine. Sometimes I get wrapped up in things or people, and I don't write as much as I should. Other times I'm left without a muse or inspiration for writing. My biggest muse and inspiration is my friend/soulmate who has been incarcerated for almost 15 years. He has encouraged me to write and publish. He has also been my inspiration for some of my poems. In my first book, "Tales from My Life, not the Crypt" I dedicated the poem "Dedicated to Hot Chocolate" to him.

Sometimes I get writer's block and just don't have the words to write. I write poetry as the words come to me. When I'm writing a story or self help book, I have to make myself sit down and write. I lay out my points and outline, then proceed from there. It's much easier to write when someone or something is motivating me. I tell interviewers that I really don't have a writing style, I just write what I feel. Writing from experience with heartfelt emotion works best for me!

Peace and Blessings
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An Author's Life

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On Facebook I manage a poetry group called "Black Poetry And Soul Consciousness". At the end of last year I announced to the group that I was preparing to publish another poetry book, but for this one I enlisted the group's assistance. I broadcast to the group that I was writing a book around the group and would like for them to submit poetry and short stories for the project. My initial purpose for creating the group was to highlight my latest book, "Poetry For Yo Soul" and my life of consciousness. The group has grown to almost 400 members in a year. There are many great poets, authors, and spiritually conscious people in the group. I am very excited about our latest project. Poets who have never been published will have a chance to be published under Purple Poet Publishing LLC. Look for the book to hit the scene in February of this year.

I am also planning the release of two more books just in time for my 50th birthday and Back To School. I'm organizing a big release/birthday party for the books. One book is a self-esteem building book for young black girls with my granddaughter as the main character. In my eyes black is beautiful, and I want to make sure the black girls in my family and my kindergarten class know that! The second book is a self-help book for men and women who have experienced trauma or distressing events. The book teaches people how to therapeutically write and journal to create healing. If you've been following me for any amount of time you know that I use writing and poetry as therapy for my life. Writing is very therapeutic and is great for healing. I am extremely ecstatic about all three books and their launching. I'm expecting these books to catapult my author career to the next level.

Peace and Blessings Kings and Queens, and Happy New Year.... Happy Reading!

Writing Prompts:To Use, or Not To Use? That Is The Question...

Many authors and writing coaches recommend using prompts when writing. When I participated in Tara-Nicholle Nelson's 10 Day Writing Challenge she emailed writing prompts for each day. The goal of the challenge was to write "something" everyday of the challenge. The prompts really came in handy for the challenge. I don't normally use prompts when I write poems, or my books. I usually just write off the cuff; I write what I feel at the moment. As a poet I have to have a muse and inspiration to write. Sometimes words come to me in the middle of the night, while driving, or at anytime. When I sit down to write a book and tell a story I have to plan what I'm going to write; here is where writing prompts may work for me.

All of my writings come from my life experiences. I write about what I know and what I've gone through. Writing prompts are especially helpful for beginning writers, or for those who just don't know where to start when writing about a particular subject. During the 10 Day Writing Challenge I was able to open up and let the words flow after being given a prompt to get me started. If you're a beginning writer, or a veteran in the writing game you can still benefit from using writing prompts. If you journal everyday writing prompts are also beneficial.

Use writing prompts where they are most needed. Happy Writing Kings and Queens!

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Purple Poet Publishing LLC Editor-N-Chief

Purple Poet Publishing LLC has been fortunate to edit books for some great authors. We edited, "Healing Me For Me" by Orisabiyi Oyin Williams in late 2015 for publication in January 2016. We also edited "Praying, Praising, and Potty Training (Life of a Single Mama)" and "I Am (Daily Affirmations)" by my daughter and upcoming author Brittany Hunni B Willis. We have also been honored to work with and have support from other aspiring authors like, Quinton Morgan (Male Baggage, Female Baggage, Church Hurt) and author Darcova Triplett (Harmonious Contradictions, Hattitude, Brains and Beauty, Flyyyy). As CEO of Purple Poet Publishing LLC I am so grateful to have worked with such auspicious authors.

Purple Poet Publishing LLC has many great things in the works for the upcoming year. We are looking to grow our fan base, and the authors on our roster. My website will undergo a whole new overhaul and more videos will be added to my YouTube channel. My "Sunday Lives" will resume next year as well. My latest poetry book, "Poetry For Yo Soul" will be available as an audio book some time next year. Please follow us on all social media and our website to stay informed.

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