Accomplish Press

24/04/2025

- Good Dirt by

"When ten-year-old Ebby Freeman heard the gunshot, time stopped. And when she saw her brother, Baz, lying on the floor surrounded by the shattered pieces of a centuries-old jar, life as Ebby knew it shattered as well.

The crime was never solved—and because the Freemans were one of the only Black families in a particularly well-to-do enclave of New England—the case has had an enduring, voyeuristic pull for the public. The last thing the Freemans want is another media frenzy splashing their family across the papers, but when Ebby's high profile romance falls apart without any explanation, that's exactly what they get.

So Ebby flees to France, only for her past to follow her there. And as she tries to process what's happened, she begins to think about the other loss her family suffered on that day eighteen years ago—the stoneware jar that had been in their family for generations, brought North by an enslaved ancestor. But little does she know that the handcrafted piece of pottery held more than just her family's history—it might also hold the key to unlocking her own future.

In this sweeping, evocative novel, Charmaine Wilkerson brings to life a multi-generational epic that examines how the past informs our present" (Goodreads).

24/04/2025

The Library of Congress is one of the largest libraries in the world, containing approximately 173 million items.

23/04/2025

Does music fuel your creativity, or do you need total silence to focus? Tell us what’s playing (or not playing) when you’re deep in your writing flow!

21/04/2025

Invest in Your Craft

Writing is a profession that thrives on continuous learning. From investing in a good editor to taking courses that sharpen your skills, every penny spent on your writing can be seen as an investment in your future success.

What’s the best financial decision you’ve made for your writing career? Let’s talk about it!

18/04/2025

Today we pause, reflect, and remember.
Good Friday reminds us that even in sorrow, there is strength, and through darkness, light always comes.
May your day be filled with peace, purpose, and quiet hope.

17/04/2025

This word means tha alignment of three celestial bodies. It's a rare and beautiful word✨️.

16/04/2025

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15/04/2025

You used to love it. The thrill of a blank canvas. The joy of a new idea. The satisfaction of completing a project. But lately? Everything feels heavy.

14/04/2025

Another book cover battle is here, let us know which one you prefer!

12/04/2025

We've had a great Spring Term in the Creative Writing Club! We will now take a break for Easter and return on the 26th and 27th of April.
If you're thinking of signing your child up to work with me, this is the best time to do so! Let me help your child transform their love of words into a lifelong skill and passion, overcome their fear, learn new skills and build their confidence!

Please go to https://accomplishpress.com/creative-writing-club-for-kids-and-teens/ to register today!

11/04/2025

Check out our feature in Women's Insider Magazine - 👉

https://womensinsider.com/accomplish-press-empowering-writers-through-creative-development-and-publishing-support/

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Since its launch in 2011, Accomplish Press has grown into a nurturing space where literature, education, and creativity come together. Founded by Author, Publisher, and Writing Coach Tolulope Popoola, the…

11/04/2025

- Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum 📖

"Yeongju is burned out. With her high-flying career, demanding marriage, and bustling life in Seoul, she knows she should feel successful—but all she feels is drained. Haunted by an abandoned dream, she takes a leap of faith and leaves her old life behind. Quitting her job and divorcing her husband, Yeongju moves to a quiet residential neighborhood outside the city and opens the Hyunam-dong Bookshop.

The transition isn’t easy. For months, all Yeongju can do is cry. But as the long hours in the shop stretch on, she begins to reflect on what makes a good bookseller and a meaningful store. She throws herself into reading voraciously, hosting author events, and crafting her own philosophy on bookselling. Gradually, Yeongju finds her footing in her new surroundings.

Surrounded by friends, writers, and the books that bind them, Yeongju begins to write a new chapter in her life. The Hyunam-dong Bookshop evolves into a warm, welcoming haven for lost souls—a place to rest, heal, and remember that it’s never too late to scrap the plot and start over" (Goodreads).

08/04/2025

Are you team Goodreads for trusted reviews and ratings, or do you swear by BookTok for viral book recommendations?

Drop your pick in the comments! ⬇️

08/04/2025

Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, died in France at age 91.

07/04/2025

Our writer of the week is 🎉

New York Times best-selling author Tayari Jones is the author of four novels, most recently An American Marriage. Published in 2018, An American Marriage is an Oprah’s Book Club Selection and also appeared on Barack Obama’s summer reading list as well as his year-end roundup.

The novel was awarded the Women’s Prize for Fiction (formerly known as the Orange Prize), Aspen Words Prize and an NAACP Image Award. It has been published in two dozen countries.

Jones, a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow, has also been a recipient of the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award, United States Artist Fellowship, NEA Fellowship, and Radcliffe Institute Bunting Fellowship. Her third novel, Silver Sparrow, was added to the NEA Big Read Library of classics in 2016.

Find out more about Tayari here: https://www.tayarijones.com/

06/04/2025

HAPPY NEW WEEK💚

04/04/2025

Accomplish Press Newsletter - April Blossoms and Bold Beginnings 🌸 - https://mailchi.mp/accomplishpress/april-blossoms-and-bold-beginnings

04/04/2025

We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing short stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week’s prompt was – write a story about a stranger who arrived in a town....

Every week, the students in the Creative Writing Club work on writing short stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week’s story was written by Serena, aged 13. Enjoy!