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I have always loved writing, and I know that skill of verbal, written expression is not easy for everyone. The goal here at Hesed Communications & Writing Services  is to make that process less stressful.

The blog here is designed to be a source of comfort, resources and focus. A place for a writer to be a writer–flaws, insecurities, hangups and all. And that’s okay too!

The blog has the following categories for easy reference:

Announcements/Services:

All things that are happening on the site or in the immediate future.

Editor’s Reflections:

I freelance edit from time to time and these are musings or things I have encountered while editing other work.

From The Writing Desk:

I’m a writer, and these are reflections and musings from the vantage point of an indie writer and published author.

Motivation:

Every writer from time to time needs to be reminded to keep going.

One Minute Motivation: 

These are quick thoughts about/on writing and its process at 300 words or less.

Podcast:  The Writers’ Block

Here you have access to all the latest and greatest information as it relates to writing:  including challenges, resources and tools. And always, encouragement!

Workshop Overview:

As a writer/blogger/author, I am all about sharing the wealth. Watch this space for links to workshops or talks.

Writer Corner:

Here are interviews with writers that I know and I believe you should know too.

There is also a portion of the site that caters to those just getting started with writing and need my editing services! Feel free to contact with me with any questions you may have and the writing needs you would like met.

Happy Writing!

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Thank you for coming by!

Jennifer P. Harris

Editor/Founder- Hesed Communications & Writing Services

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Thank you!

#BlackWritersMatter

Encouragement Pages – 4/24/2024

This may be a longer essay. Watch this space. -JBH

There are 5 things I think which make writers stop (aka give up their pen):

1.) Writing what people think you should rather than what you want.

2.) The erasure of your identity: there is a need to writers who do not look like those of the Master Narrative. If you are not cis, het, white and male— your story is needed.

3.) The lack of time. You’d be surprised how many people quit because they don’t have time.

4.) Believing other people when they tell you that you can’t — or tell you that you are better suited to another genre.

5.) Not believing you can. This is more detrimental than you think.

Sometimes continuing is resistance.

RESIST.

With Love & Ink,

JBHarris

April 2023: Growing Up

What helped me grow up in and along my writing journey was to understand not everything I write may not be for everyone.

I had I understand that while I write the things I like, which may intrigue, scare, or inspire me — this may not be true for everyone.

I am aware what I do and will write has a waiting public — even if I have to build it.

Yet, as a writer you cannot be afraid of that building. It is the building which allows you to create, shift, change and go forward. The Audience is looking and listening — waiting to be seen.

Sometimes, the first place someone who looks like you is seen maybe in your own imagination or interpretation of the world they are often not seen in.

Do not rob them of their visibility.

Encouragement Pages – 4/22/2024

I talked about the Justice of Writing on this platform before. The Justice of Writing is that anyone can do it, there is no time frame and no time limit.

And the supreme justice — anyone can do it.

ANYONE.

Including you.

With Love & Ink,

JBHarris

Encouragement Pages – 4/19/2024

“Do not leave the arena to the fools.” -Toni Cade Bambara

There is a responsibility we have as writers to the world around us. We are in this constant state of recording and witness.

It is needed.

It is necessary.

It is medicine.

With Love & Ink,

JBHarris

April 2024: Growing Up

Dealing with criticism is different for every writer— but an occupational hazard of sorts for every writer.

What is crucial to understand boils down to three things:

1.) The invisible people on the internet are not the end all be all of criticism.

2.) If you focus on the negative aspects of creating — you will never create.

3.) The first person you write for is yourself.

With creating, you must understand that people are going to have something to say about it— but you cannot be defined or paralyzed because of it.

If this occurs, you are beholden to other people— and not yourself. When this happens, if this happens, the world is deprived of you.

What you must reckon with is this is something you want?

Encouragement Pages – 4/12/2024

There is a fluidity to writing. There is an art and metaphysical power to taking what is in your head, pushing it through your hands to see what you are saying.

To see what you want to say to the world.

Don’t give that up.

With Love & Ink,

JBHarris