Struggling to get started on your writing?
Overcoming the Blank Page is a dynamic and interactive workshop designed to help aspiring writers break through creative blocks and transform ideas into compelling stories. Whether you're brainstorming your first novel or developing a short story, this workshop offers practical strategies and exercises to spark inspiration and build momentum.
Participants will learn how to identify their story’s core themes, develop engaging characters, and craft immersive settings. Through guided activities and expert insights, you'll leave with the tools and confidence to overcome hesitation and start writing with purpose. Ideal for beginners and anyone seeking a jumpstart to their writing journey.
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, M.J. Fièvre moved to Miami in 2002 and now writes from Winter Garden, FL. Her publishing career began as a teenager in Haiti, where she self-published her first mystery novel, Le Feu de la Vengeance, at sixteen. At nineteen, she signed her first book contract with Hachette-Deschamps for the Young Adult novel La Statuette Maléfique. Today, M.J. is the author of over a dozen books in French and English, including the bestsellers Badass Black Girl and Empowered Black Girl, which inspire readers worldwide. An experienced publishing professional, M.J. has guided numerous authors as a developmental editor at Mango Publishing and proposal director at the Gray+Miller Agency, helping them craft standout works that meet the demands of publishers and market trends.
This workshop is on Zoom and registration is required. Please register.
The video is available for on-demand viewing February 23 – July 15.
Sponsored by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation.
Mon, Jan 20 | Closed |
(CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day) | |
Tue, Jan 21 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
Wed, Jan 22 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
Thu, Jan 23 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
Fri, Jan 24 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
Sat, Jan 25 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
Sun, Jan 26 | 12:00AM to 11:45PM |
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