Elsie Varn Harrell ¦ Author Long before I even thought about writing seriously, I wrote. As a teenager, if I had a fight with my boyfriend, I would write pages and pages about how I felt about things and him in particular. I guess it was my way of letting off steam. I know I … Continue reading WRITING IS GOOD THERAPY
Love Bizzell is making an impact!
My name is Love, and I'm a student at Jacquet Middle School. When I joined Writing for the Soul Workshop™, I simply wanted to learn how to make money promoting my story. But when I was offered an Internship, I realized that I could do so much more to help kids like me that have … Continue reading Love Bizzell is making an impact!
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Sneek Peek at our Spring 2019 Release
Stories of Hope: Life in the Delta by Writing for the Soul Workshop™ Life in the Delta is the third release in our Stories of Hope series. For those who submitted their stories while accessing our Writing for the Soul Workshop™ program throughout the Delta, this was an educational, spiritual and emotional journey for them. True to the series, … Continue reading Sneek Peek at our Spring 2019 Release
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Donor Spotlight: Meet Roy Brown
Roy Brown is a barber over at Masters of Barbering & Styles located at 7103 Colonel Glenn Road in Little Rock, Arkansas. Recently, Roy made a contribution to our 2018 Summer of Hope Book Tour. I shared with him that while working with teens, one thing I’ve learned is that no matter their differences, they all … Continue reading Donor Spotlight: Meet Roy Brown
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The Nutty Redhead is More Than Just REALLY Good Nuts
You may know her by the pen name, Victoriana Lady Lisa and her book entitled 'International Steampunk Fashions'. Some of you may recognize her from her award winning show All Things Victorian. Students accessing our writing program know her as The Nutty Redhead after she donated a box of her praline gourmet nuts to our program. Lisa … Continue reading The Nutty Redhead is More Than Just REALLY Good Nuts
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How Stand For The Silent is impacting the disabilities community in St. Louis, Missouri
As an advocate for the disabilities community in St. Louis, Christina Hune understands the devastating effects of bullying first hand, and how important it is to end this cycle of abuse. When Stand For The Silent partnered with us to collect memoirs, art and poetry for The Bully Diaries, Christina saw an opportunity to share … Continue reading How Stand For The Silent is impacting the disabilities community in St. Louis, Missouri
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Timeless Memories: Forward by Pastor Keith Ross
First, I would like to thank my friend and brother Eric L. Jones, Sr. for giving me the opportunity to write this Forward. Our friendship has stood the test of time due to our developed love for one another growing up. Being a minister of the gospel, I must start with this scripture which is, … Continue reading Timeless Memories: Forward by Pastor Keith Ross
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Dreading School by Jakyia
By the end of my fifth grade year, I was really beginning to hate school because I was being bullied. I dealt with kids calling me names, and calling me out of my name. The thing is, I had not said or done anything to them for them to be saying the things they were … Continue reading Dreading School by Jakyia
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Hidden Shame by Lisa A. Griffiths
Nobody knows the mask that I wear, It looks like confidence but smells like fear. If I could seem perfect than no one would know, What really happened all those nights long ago. A little girl, her innocence forever betrayed, With nowhere to go, she was silent and stayed. In time the pain was too … Continue reading Hidden Shame by Lisa A. Griffiths
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Writing for the Soul Workshop™ Meet & Greet
“This program should be offered in every community.” -Mayor Robert Stevens, City of Springfield, MO Do you serve the youth and/or adult population here in Little Rock, Arkansas? Would you like to do more in your community? Are you looking for sustainable, non grant source funding for your organization AND your those who participate in your … Continue reading Writing for the Soul Workshop™ Meet & Greet
