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Alisha Tillery

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Advice for Writers: Not So Fast and How to Deal With Rejection

February 7, 2011 by Atillery Leave a Comment

The fact that I even included "Advice for Writers" in a title of my blog post speaks volumes. I've always been a writer, but I didn't aggressively pursue freelance writing, really, until I was a few years into my first professional full-time job. Not including being published in my university's newspaper, The Digest, a few pesky things like becoming infatuated with public ... Read More

Writing Update: New Piece on ForHarriet.com

November 1, 2010 by Atillery Leave a Comment

Writing Update: New Piece on ForHarriet.com

    Finally, finally, I think I'm out of my writing slump. Think is the operative word. Check me out in ForHarriet.com, another great site for Black women. I'm discussing African-American heroes and Wayne State University professor, Danielle McGuire's new book, At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance-- A New History of the Civil Rights Movement from ... Read More

Writing Update: Piece Published in Clutch Magazine

July 26, 2010 by Alisha Leave a Comment

Writing Update: Piece Published in Clutch Magazine

Well, what do you know, the lovely ladies at Clutch Magazine reposted my blog about the Alicia Keys/Swizz Beatz drama. Read it here, if you didn't read the first version. (I made some changes.) What a way to start off a new week! ... Read More

The Stories of People: Dancing in the Dark

July 8, 2010 by Atillery Leave a Comment

I remember how I felt when we first kissed. Something else had suddenly taken over me. I knew I should stop touching you, but I couldn’t. I was powerless. Spellbound. It was so gentle and passionate. When our lips finally parted from each other’s, only one thought came to mind… I wanted to dance with you. At that very moment. Crazy, right? Not bumping and grinding or whining ... Read More

Writing: New Stuff

June 7, 2010 by Alisha Leave a Comment

While I love blogging about "stuff," in addition to honing my skills and getting my thoughts out, the goal is to get pieces published by reputable magazines and other publications. From time to time, that happens. Here's my latest piece for Clutch Magazine. Shout out to Dede Sutton, owner and creative director, who gave me my first official break as an online writer. Men, ... Read More

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