Human Parts
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Human Parts

Simone Keelah Brathwaite

Oct 1, 2021

4 min read

EXPRESS YOURSELF

Write the Tale That Scares You

These words from Emmy Award winner Michaela Coel changed my perspective on creativity

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Michaela Coel came for my entire soul in her Emmy speech.

Unlike the usual hats off to God and thank yous to mom, the I May Destroy You star had a message specifically for writers:

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Simone Keelah Brathwaite

Simone Keelah Brathwaite

A self-proclaimed freedom chaser who writes about self-development, spirituality, relationships, & black folx thangs. Sign up for updates www.SimoneKeelah.com.

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