He mentioned "Black men don't write about sex" — This suggests a gap in representation where Black male perspectives on sexuality are underexplored.
This insight opened up new possibilities for his writing career — It highlighted an area he could uniquely contribute to, potentially attracting readers interested in diverse sexual narratives.
I was at a retreat in Miami, Florida a few years ago. It was a writer’s workshop wherein mostly Black writers were getting a week with some dedicated professionals to unravel our gifts and decide whether or not we were still “emerging.
