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"Black women writers and critics are acting on the old adage that one must speak for oneself if one wishes to be heard." -Claudia Tate, from the introduction
Long out-of-print, Black Women Writers At Work is a vital contribution to Black literature in the 20th century. Through candid interviews with…


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1 author picked Black Women Writers at Work as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

As an independent author and creative, at times I lose sight of my personal “why” and motivation for creation.

I love Black Women Writers at Work by Claudia Tate, because it served as a reminder of the importance of diversity, the range writers can have, and the longevity creative output can maintain with the support of their audience. I appreciated that Claudia asked each author specific questions related to their work and not just generic questions related to the topic and technique of writing.

This book was not only entertaining for me, but extremely informative. I loved it so much…

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