Every story I create, creates me.
I write to create myself.
OCTAVIA BUTLER
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LYRICAL LIT SERIES: JAY Z
Prose
Had an idea to use rap lyrics for writing prompts. This is how it went…
99 Problems, Jay Z
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Night Owl
Prose.
It’s not what you think.
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SHORT FILM: the reaping
Afro-Folk Horror
Jeremy is new to the neighborhood, but when he breaks the rules, he’s forced to grow in unexpected ways.
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MAKE A SCENE: Untitled Jae Gilyard Project
WIP - Speculative Fic
A vaccination has…interesting effects on its recipients.
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make a scene: black caesar
Afro-Futurism
Today’s MAKE A SCENE is from my original drama series Black Caesar: a series about power dynamics, family, and betrayal. Imagine if the characters of The Wire were pirates…
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IT'S LIT: MOONBOYS
Prose. Afro-Futurism.
Here’s a snippet from Moonboys, a story about Badru, a devout Lover of Mwezi (the Moon).
He’s back in Light City looking for answers.
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AM WRITING: "OH, NOW YOU KNOW MY NAME?"
Ideas abound. Works are in Progress.
Free writing session: Monica has finally found her boyfriend...living with his new fiancee.
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SHORT FILM: EXIT PLAN
Oh, the drama.
Do you have a plan for the end of the world?
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Short Film: The Trunk
Horror/Thriller
When Xavier’s engagement is called off by his fiancee, he finds her ring isn’t the only thing she’s left behind.
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MAKE A SCENE: GRANDMA'S HANDS
Afro-Folk Horror
Inspired by Averie StorckMargot visits a “historical site” and returns home…different.
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SHORT FILM: SMOKE BUDDIES
Thriller
Denver witnesses something heinous, but nothing is at it seems.
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SPEC QUEEN: NOAH'S ARC
Dramedy
God bless Patrick Ian Polk! Noah’s Arc is one of my favorite shows in TV history. I know it by heart, went to meet the cast and director at ATL Pride in 2008, whew, what a time, and loved the movie! When I heard the show could return, I had to write a sample spec for the new show!