Whose words have moved you to tears, to action, to love? Who has inspired you to write, to stand up and be counted, to find a voice or give a voice to others? Join us at our blog hop to share with us the Black writers, poets, playwrights, social commentators and journalists who mean the most to you.
To take part in our Blog Hop
- Email your name and blog link to us so that we can add it to our list. email: info@writingeastmidlands.co.uk. (The complete list will be posted up by 8pm (GMT) Wednesday 28th October)
- Copy the list to your own blog site
- Have your blog ready for 10am (GMT) on Thursday, 29th October.
- Make sure people can add comments to your blog
- Go to as many people on the blog hop list as possible and leave comments (please remember to be constructive, positive and supportive – we’re all sharing something that means a lot to us.)
- Spread the word – let your friends, family, web-buddies know that they can join in too and help us celebrate! Please use the hashtag #IhaveadreamBloghop2015
- Enjoy yourself!
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