Writer’s Workshop Wednesday: Alice Walker

An author, poet, and activist, Alice Walker has been a strong African-American female voice in American literature since her first poetry collection, Once, was published in 1968.  Since then, Walker has authored a number of novels, short story collections, poetry anthologies, and non-fiction works.  

Mainstream audiences know her best for her novel, The Color Purple (1982), which was adapted into a film in 1985 and starred Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover.  It was also adapted into a Broadway musical in 2005.

Along with his writing, Walker is an outspoken activist for civil rights and womanism, and the themes of her works reflect her views on these topics and many others.  She is also an animal rights activist.  

Below are several interviews with Walker speaking about his works and her creative process.

Check out her official site HERE.

Enjoy!

Back in two weeks with another great author!

Writing Wisdom Wednesday: Stephen King

This week, I wanted to start a new series by bringing you interviews from a wide variety of authors speaking about the craft, their creative process, and other notable insights.

Today, I’m beginning the series with one of my all-time favorite authors: Stephen King. Below are a few videos of King speaking about his works, the inspirations for some of his works, and the craft of writing.

Bookmark, Listen, Learn, and Enjoy!

Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington – 2014

2016 Library of Congress Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

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