Creative Writing MFA 2019

When I saw the Ghetto Kids dancing at halftime with Shakira, and then saw their Instagram caption calling it “a dream come true,” I felt that deeply.This is not just a dance group; this is a story of children from Kampala, Uganda, whose talent, discipline, and joy have carried them from local performances to the world stage.Founded by Dauda Kavuma, Ghetto Kids has used dance, music, and…

There’s a difference between a writer and an author. A writer is someone who writes, whether privately, professionally, consistently, or occasionally. A writer focuses on the act and discipline of writing. An author is someone whose written work has been completed, published, or formally presented to an audience. An author carries the added responsibility of ownership, readership, message,…

Before you publish your book, please slow down and pay attention to the red flags.

I’m celebrating America’s 250th Independence and my family’s 3rd citizenship with a little gift. Click here: https://creative-writing-mastery.kit.com/1bd77fbd2a to get your gift. Thank you God! And thank you America. And if you’re a writer, wondering when will my turn come, stay with me…

One thing life has taught me is that nothing is truly wasted. I have lived long enough, written long enough, taught long enough, and started over enough times to know that God can use every chapter. One chapter God used, which I couldn’t even see at the time was the year 2015, when I wrote FOUR books and also started a blog where I posted every single day. I had so much time, because I was…

Do you have a book idea but feel unsure about what to do with it? You may have a powerful story, a message, a testimony, a fictional world, a devotional concept, or a nonfiction idea, but every time you try to begin, the idea feels too big, too scattered, or too unclear. That is exactly why I created the Book Brainstorming Class — BBC. The Book Brainstorming Class is designed to help writers…

Every writer reaches a point where ordinary words no longer feel enough. You know what your character feels. You know what your story needs. But finding the right words can be difficult. The strongest writers understand that memorable stories are built not only on plot and character, but also on language. A vivid metaphor can transform a scene. A powerful closing line can linger in a reader’s…

“Learn Character Creation”“Emotional Storytelling”“Dialogue”“Worldbuilding”“Publishing Strategy”“Bestseller Secrets”“Don’t let another year pass with your story trapped inside you.” Your story deserves more than unfinished drafts and abandoned dreams. The Fiction Writing Mastery program is officially at its LOWEST PRICE EVER — but only until the end of May. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a…

Founding Enrollment Now Open Use my referral code to start shopping: K & S Books Etcetera COURSES Click on courses. You’ve dreamed about writing a novel.You’ve started chapters. Saved ideas. Opened documents you never finished. Now it’s time to stop wondering if you can write a book — and finally learn how to finish one. The Fiction Writing Mastery Program is a structured, step-by-step…

Writing Lab family… 🥹✨ Do you remember the 30-Day Writing Challenge? January 2 – 31, 2026 The late nights.The word counts.The moments you wanted to give up… but didn’t. We said we would write a book. And we did. Today, I’m so excited to tell you something that feels deeply personal and incredibly powerful… I will soon be publishing my book, 35 Years Later. 📚🔥 Yes.This is the book I wrote…

🌟 WRITING LAB COMMUNITY! One of the bravest things a writer can do is this: Let someone else read their work. Not after it’s published. Not after it’s perfect. But while it’s still becoming. As we move forward after the 30-Day Writing Challenge, many of you are at the beta reader stage — and this is where real growth happens. Beta readers are not critics. They are mirrors. They show you…

I just completed (or I’m currently in) the Writing Lab 30-Day Writing Challenge, and it’s been such a grounding, encouraging space for writers. No pressure, no noise—just structure, craft tips, and daily motivation to actually write. If you’ve been thinking about starting or finishing a book, this might be the space you need. You don’t have to be perfect—just willing to begin. Join Writing Lab…

We just finished 20 of 30 days in our writing challenge. January 15 – January 21, 2026Theme: Discipline over feelings. Community over isolation.Reality: Fatigue sets in. Doubt rises. Momentum is tested.Truth: This is where writers are separated from wishers. Daily Target:✔️ 500–1,500 words✔️ Catch-up allowed (Weeks 1 & 2) without restarting. By January 21, you should have: Pushed through…

Week 2 rounding up…but you can join even now! January 8 – January 14, 2026Purpose: Real writing begins. We push through resistance, silence the inner critic, build stamina, and create forward motion.Daily Target: 500–1,000 words (no editing). Week 1 gave you clarity.Week 2 gives you confidence through action. 🧭 END OF WEEK 2 CHECKPOINT By the end of January 14, you should have: A draft in…

If you’ve been watching quietly, wondering if it’s too late… this is for you 🤍 Today is Day 10 of the Writing Lab 30-Day Writing Challenge, which means one-third of the journey is already behind us—but hear this clearly: starting is all you need. You don’t need to catch up perfectly. You don’t need to know everything. You don’t need confidence. You just need to begin. Writers inside the Lab…

We had a short Week 1, and now we’re bringing it to a clean close. What am I talking about? It’s the Writing Lab 30-Day Writing Challenge, which started on January 2, 2026. 🌟 *WEEK 1 REMINDER* Your draft does not need to be good. It needs to exist. Every word written this week makes Week 2 easier. By the end of Week 1, you will have:✅ A clear project✅ A defined reader✅ A rough structure✅ A…

1️⃣ TOMORROWTomorrow, the waiting ends.Tomorrow, the writing begins.🚀 30 days. One commitment. Your book.👉 Join Writing Lab now or wait another year. ✍🏽 30 days. One book. Real progress.👉 Join Writing Lab now and don’t miss Day 1: Writing Lab 1️⃣ DAY 1 PREP – Commit Make a quiet promise to yourself:“I will show up every day—even imperfectly.”That promise is your foundation. Watch this to…