Overcoming the Blank Page is a dynamic and interactive workshop designed to help aspiring writers break through crea tive blocks and transform ideas into compelling stories. Whether you're br ainstorming your first novel or developing a short story\, this workshop o ffers practical strategies and exercises to spark inspiration and build mo mentum. \;
\nParticipants will learn how to identify their story &rsquo\;s core themes\, develop engaging characters\, and craft immersive settings. Through guided activities and expert insights\, you'll leave wit h the tools and confidence to overcome hesitation and start writing with p urpose. Ideal for beginners and anyone seeking a jumpstart to their writin g journey. \;
\nBorn in Port-au-Prince\, Haiti\, M.J. Fiè\;vre moved to Miami in 2002 and now wr ites 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 V engeance\, at sixteen. At nineteen\, she signed her first book contract wi th Hachette-Deschamps for the Young Adult novel La Statuette Malé\;f ique. Today\, M.J. is the author of over a dozen books in French and Engli sh\, 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 Publ ishing and proposal director at the Gray+Miller Agency\, helping them craf t standout works that meet the demands of publishers and market trends.&nb sp\;
\nThis workshop is on Zoom and registration is required. Please register. \;
\nThe video is available for on-demand viewing Feb
ruary 23 &ndash\; July 15. \;
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Sponsored by th
e Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation. \;