In the first episode of the February Black History Month series, we honestly examine legacy beyond reverence—naming both the brilliance and the burden Black writers have inherited. This episode explores how history continues to shape creative pressure today and asks writers to distinguish between lineage and obligation.

Also, check out three current opportunities and happenings in Black writing and culture in The Inkwell:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-poet-is-a-prophet-a-black-history-month-writing-workshop-tickets-1981356417381

https://www.arthouseproductions.org/products/2nd-annual-black-authors-showcase-february-22-2026

https://www.polyphonylit.org/black-history-contest-2026

🎧 Listen now — Black history is not past. It’s present.

In the final episode of the January Creative Reset, we're replacing motivation with discipline — and perfection with sustainable practice. Learn how to build a writing rhythm that fits your real life and supports long-term creative confidence.

Plus, discover current opportunities and community spaces supporting Black writers this month.

https://midnight-indigo.com/collections/writing-classes-for-black-writers

https://www.polyphonylit.org/black-history-contest-2026

🎧 Listen now — seriousness isn’t pressure. It’s commitment.

In this third episode of the January Creative Reset, we're seeing our voice not as an abstract concept — but as the heart of our brand and creative identity. Learn how to name your voice, use it with intention, and practice consistency without performance.

Plus, discover three current opportunities in Black writing and publishing to help your voice meet real audiences this week.

🎧 Listen now — your voice is your power.

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In this second episode of the January Creative Reset, we're inviting writers to release the need for external validation and focus on consistent output instead. Learn how choosing creation over waiting changes your momentum, and why the work itself builds opportunity.

Plus, get three current opportunities and cultural moments in Black writing and publishing that help move from waiting to doing.

Download the January Creative Reset workbook here, and follow along each week.

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In the first episode of the January Creative Reset series, I am inviting writers to reframe creative paralysis and name the real issue: indecision. This episode helps creatives release shame, make one clear commitment, and begin the year with courage instead of overwhelm.

Plus, in The Inkwell, hear current moments and opportunities supporting Black writers and creative communities.

Be sure to download your FREE January Creative Reset Workbook, to go along with each episode in January. Get yours at www.archuletachisolm.com

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In this episode of FearlessINK, we discuss the grounding work that must happen before setting goals or building a vision for the new year. Learn how to redefine yourself, release outdated goals, and get honest about what you truly want for your creative life in 2026.

Plus, in The Inkwell, hear about an amazing new resource for Black books.

Come visit on socials at @archuletawrites and www.archuletachisolm.com

Episode 107: The Power of Creative Rest In this episode, we unpack what it means to rest as a creative, and how slowing down can reignite imagination, purpose, and peace. Learn how to integrate rest into your writing rhythm so you can create from overflow, not exhaustion.

Plus, in The Inkwell, hear about a virtual forum for Black women writers coming your way.

Under Siege: Black Books, Black Authors, Black Editors https://maritagolden.com/service/creative-writing-workshops/

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In this week's episode, we're exploring how gratitude can ground, expand, and restore your creative life. We'll discuss three practical ways to make thankfulness part of your daily writing rhythm — from honoring small wins to finding peace in pauses.

Plus, in The Inkwell, hear three current happenings from the world of Black writing and publishing that celebrate community, opportunity, and growth.

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