In this episode, I talk about how we can fail to recognize life’s significant moments in real-time. And how a man inside a bullet-proof booth shaped my perspective of success. Listen to Barbara Howard’s Podcast on Spotify

In this episode, I describe the emotional moments while writing the Finding Home Series and what it’s like connecting with readers who respond in the same way. Do you like stories that grab your heart-strings?

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In this episode, I share one of my most favorite memories of my early career; “tutoring” an African American Brigadier General (1-Star) at the Pentagon. That first encounter could have been my ruin but was a life lesson in disguise.

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In today’s episode, I chat about some early days of my career in Washington, DC in Information Technology, often being the first woman and/or person of color in the room. I don’t talk about myself much, but I’ll try to remedy that by sharing a few fun stories along the way. I hope you enjoy it. Listen to Barbara Howard’s Podcast on Spotify

In this episode, I discuss doing the research before beginning to write your story. And what to consider before writing the Point Of View (POV) of a character whose culture you have not experienced.

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In this episode I discuss our book club selection, The Mother of Black Hollywood by Jenifer Lewis, and how the group was split into two camps with completely opposite reactions to the book. When writing a memoir, do you own the entire process? Or, are the other people involved have a right to address your account of the experience and how you convey the interactions? I would love to hear from you on this topic. Listen to Barbara Howard’s Podcast on Spotify.

In this episode, I talk about story techniques that I consider deal-breakers for me as a reader. As writers, we’re told to quiet the critical mind as we draft a manuscript. Do you also critique as you read?

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