Jawanza Barial-Lumumba
@jwanz86.bsky.social
Storyteller. Equity leader. Cultivator of genuine relationships.
Here’s the December content round-up from the Substack - jawanzabariallumumba.substack.com (link is in the bio for my IG folks, and as always, it’s free to subscribe!)
There’s prompts and reflections, a poem, a reshare of a classic wanzism entry, and more
There’s prompts and reflections, a poem, a reshare of a classic wanzism entry, and more
December 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Here’s the December content round-up from the Substack - jawanzabariallumumba.substack.com (link is in the bio for my IG folks, and as always, it’s free to subscribe!)
There’s prompts and reflections, a poem, a reshare of a classic wanzism entry, and more
There’s prompts and reflections, a poem, a reshare of a classic wanzism entry, and more
Writing Prompt - rituals, traditions, and practices
a year end creative writing prompt reflection
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December 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
My prompts sometimes slow me down—in the best of ways. It allows my brain to pause, to take in some sort of creative notion, and see where my imagination lets a nugget or a notion of an idea take me. AND, see how others interpret and imagine…
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My Writing Habits & Practices: The Power of Prompts
Expanding upon what I shared in My Writing Habits & Practices piece back in September where I shared five different habits/practices, I wanted to share a bit more about the power of prompts.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
My prompts sometimes slow me down—in the best of ways. It allows my brain to pause, to take in some sort of creative notion, and see where my imagination lets a nugget or a notion of an idea take me. AND, see how others interpret and imagine…
open.substack.com/pub/jawanzab...
open.substack.com/pub/jawanzab...
Just share a favorite quote of mine as a read fhis essay by Octavia Butler… 🫶🏾✨
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Jawanza Barial-Lumumba (@jawanzabariallumumba)
A favorite quote from a favorite author #OctaviaButler, who’s especially relevant in the times we are struggling to exist in. Change is inevitable, change is everywhere—it’s a reminder to ask myself I...
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December 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Just share a favorite quote of mine as a read fhis essay by Octavia Butler… 🫶🏾✨
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Hi, all. If you missed my Blue Stoop workshop on Characterization on Sunday, you can purchase it here! www.bluestoop.org/recordings/v...
It Builds Character: Finding the Heart of Your Story, with N. K. Jemisin — Blue Stoop
A 2-hour masterclass with award-winning author N.K. Jemisin. In this craft-first workshop, N. K. Jemisin will share how to consider character as a building block — and an engine — of story, from initi...
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December 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Hi, all. If you missed my Blue Stoop workshop on Characterization on Sunday, you can purchase it here! www.bluestoop.org/recordings/v...
A new writing prompt centered around unreliable narration is now available on my Substack! (read and subscribe)
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Unreliable Narrator Prompt Exploration
I had so many amazing English professors during my time in undergrad, particularly when the professor had a chance to have a topical 300-level course that they got to theme and fully design.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A new writing prompt centered around unreliable narration is now available on my Substack! (read and subscribe)
open.substack.com/pub/jawanzab...
open.substack.com/pub/jawanzab...
The opening quote from What It Takes to Heal by Prentis Hemphill. Many see futurism is a “distraction” or inappropriate in the face of a system of oppression (someone else’s vision actualize). The quote offers a valuable reminder about transformation.
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Jawanza Barial-Lumumba (@jawanzabariallumumba)
The opening quote from What It Takes to Heal by Prentis Hemphill, which opens with a chapter around the significance of visioning.
The quote reflects on the friction many have with idea that futuris...
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November 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The opening quote from What It Takes to Heal by Prentis Hemphill. Many see futurism is a “distraction” or inappropriate in the face of a system of oppression (someone else’s vision actualize). The quote offers a valuable reminder about transformation.
substack.com/@jawanzabari...
substack.com/@jawanzabari...
For this writing prompt, I framed the title of the novel, which is that many Indigenous communities commonly belief the warning that whistling at night can cause evil spirits to appear. The prompt explored: Someonewhistles at night, write about what happens.
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Jawanza Barial-Lumumba (@jawanzabariallumumba)
Last week, I was asked to support the weekly writing drop in group I participate in and offer a prompt to the group — with the season we are in, it felt relevant to call back to this wonderful book, N...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
For this writing prompt, I framed the title of the novel, which is that many Indigenous communities commonly belief the warning that whistling at night can cause evil spirits to appear. The prompt explored: Someonewhistles at night, write about what happens.
substack.com/@jawanzabari...
substack.com/@jawanzabari...
November 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
What was the last short story collection (re: stories from same author) that you read recently?
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Jawanza Barial-Lumumba (@jawanzabariallumumba)
Just finished Afterparties, a short story collection (with many stories interconnecting together), by Anthony Veasna So, who was a queer Cambodian-American writer who passed back in 2020.
What was th...
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November 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
What was the last short story collection (re: stories from same author) that you read recently?
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Full moon today, tonight. Here's a moontune by my alt-pop group #12Valentines. What's your favorite moon-related song?
#fullmoon #newmusic #loykrathong #moonsongpoll
#fullmoon #newmusic #loykrathong #moonsongpoll
MOONSTONE | 12 Valentines | official music video
YouTube video by 12 Valentines
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November 5, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Full moon today, tonight. Here's a moontune by my alt-pop group #12Valentines. What's your favorite moon-related song?
#fullmoon #newmusic #loykrathong #moonsongpoll
#fullmoon #newmusic #loykrathong #moonsongpoll
A fun writing prompt that we explored in college / later revisited was exploring one of two opportunities:
1) Writing a conversation without utilizing dialogue.
2) Setting a scene only utilizing dialogue.
Both rely on the writer flexing their craft in a different way. substack.com/@jawanzabari...
1) Writing a conversation without utilizing dialogue.
2) Setting a scene only utilizing dialogue.
Both rely on the writer flexing their craft in a different way. substack.com/@jawanzabari...
Jawanza Barial-Lumumba (@jawanzabariallumumba)
A fun writing prompt that we explored in college and later revisited was exploring one of two opportunities:
1) Writing a conversation without utilizing dialogue.
2) Setting a scene only utilizing d...
substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
A fun writing prompt that we explored in college / later revisited was exploring one of two opportunities:
1) Writing a conversation without utilizing dialogue.
2) Setting a scene only utilizing dialogue.
Both rely on the writer flexing their craft in a different way. substack.com/@jawanzabari...
1) Writing a conversation without utilizing dialogue.
2) Setting a scene only utilizing dialogue.
Both rely on the writer flexing their craft in a different way. substack.com/@jawanzabari...
Reposted by Jawanza Barial-Lumumba
I like how this song came out. If you're into it too, please add/follow 12 VALENTINES on the music streamers, bandcamp, youtube, etc, every # bump helps. We've got several cool new tunes planned to record before year's end. #12Valentines #Moonstone #indiepop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSDv...
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Moonstone
YouTube video by 12 Valentines - Topic
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September 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I like how this song came out. If you're into it too, please add/follow 12 VALENTINES on the music streamers, bandcamp, youtube, etc, every # bump helps. We've got several cool new tunes planned to record before year's end. #12Valentines #Moonstone #indiepop
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSDv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSDv...
For the birthday, announcing that I'll be launching a website with my writing on it in January 2026! Until then, check out my Substack on the 17th of every month for new creative content! jawanzabariallumumba.substack.com
Jawanza Barial-Lumumba | Substack
My writings, ramblings, and (be)musing. Click to read Jawanza Barial-Lumumba, a Substack publication. Launched 40 minutes ago.
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September 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
For the birthday, announcing that I'll be launching a website with my writing on it in January 2026! Until then, check out my Substack on the 17th of every month for new creative content! jawanzabariallumumba.substack.com
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Well that’s a hell of an endorsement from BookPage, 😃!
“One Way Witch” is the second novella in the SHE WHO KNOWS trilogy and it’s due out on April 29.
🧙🏾♀️🐉🌵🐪🌍
“One Way Witch” is the second novella in the SHE WHO KNOWS trilogy and it’s due out on April 29.
🧙🏾♀️🐉🌵🐪🌍
April 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Well that’s a hell of an endorsement from BookPage, 😃!
“One Way Witch” is the second novella in the SHE WHO KNOWS trilogy and it’s due out on April 29.
🧙🏾♀️🐉🌵🐪🌍
“One Way Witch” is the second novella in the SHE WHO KNOWS trilogy and it’s due out on April 29.
🧙🏾♀️🐉🌵🐪🌍
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UPDATE:
The House just passed the SAVE Act with a 220-208 vote that included 4 Democrats voting in support of the bill.
This bill effectively codifies one of Trump's executive orders and will disenfranchise tens of millions of American voters.
The House just passed the SAVE Act with a 220-208 vote that included 4 Democrats voting in support of the bill.
This bill effectively codifies one of Trump's executive orders and will disenfranchise tens of millions of American voters.
Today, we’re voting on what Republicans are calling the “SAVE Act”—but let’s be real, it’s a straight-up voter suppression bill.
They are literally trying to make it harder for millions of Americans to exercise their right to vote.
I’m voting NO—hell no, actually.
They are literally trying to make it harder for millions of Americans to exercise their right to vote.
I’m voting NO—hell no, actually.
April 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
UPDATE:
The House just passed the SAVE Act with a 220-208 vote that included 4 Democrats voting in support of the bill.
This bill effectively codifies one of Trump's executive orders and will disenfranchise tens of millions of American voters.
The House just passed the SAVE Act with a 220-208 vote that included 4 Democrats voting in support of the bill.
This bill effectively codifies one of Trump's executive orders and will disenfranchise tens of millions of American voters.
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just putting some NEW BOOKS out on the shelf!
February 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM
just putting some NEW BOOKS out on the shelf!