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Dr. Tony Lamair Burks II with Toni Morrison at the Guilford College Bryan Series program in March 2007.
Photo Credit: Guilford College
Freelance Writing Work
Are you still wondering what to say to graduates with commencement just around the corner? Are you looking for engaging ways to facilitate an important school meeting? Are you preparing for your annual State of the District speech and can’t seem to tie all of the parts together? LEADright offers freelance writing services to busy school executives. We partner with you to produce organized, well-written communications that will make you shine.
For more info on Speech Writing, contact us at 619-796-6463 or Email
Ghost Writing, Co-writing, and Writing Coach Work
Working closely with clients, LEADright crafts speeches, essays, articles, and longer manuscripts to meet communications needs. Unless otherwise noted in the agreement, the client will maintain all rights to the written work.
For more info on Ghost Writing or co-writing, contact us at 619-796-6463 or Email
COMPLETED PROJECTS
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The QUEEN SUGAR 101 Learning Companion builds on the themes of the critically-acclaimed OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network series QUEEN SUGAR created by Ava DuVernay. The learning companion is a guide that weaves together a timeline of American history with the family history of the Bordelons and challenging users to dig deeper with interactive activities. Use the learning companion in the classroom, with groups and organizations, or at the kitchen table.
Learning Companion available online. OUR WORK: Researching, writing, editing; copyediting; curriculum development for Lesson Three and the Extended Lesson. |
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Suits | Swag | Success: Redefining the Image of Black Males is a conversational and interactive book that shares actionable strategies for effectively supporting Black boys. The book offers sound advice for supporting and navigating boys on their respective journeys to manhood--with a special focus on Black boys.
Book available online. OUR WORK: Book interior design and formatting; copyediting; writing coach support |
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The COLIN 101 Learning Companion builds on the themes of the television series, COLIN IN BLACK AND WHITE, created by Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick. The learning companion shares themes about Kaepernick’s journey from childhood to adulthood. Learners will dive into the themes of race, identity, social construction, coded language, equity, and power. Along the way they will acquire skills to take action to change themselves, institutions, and systems based on their learnings.
Learning Companion available online. OUR WORK: Researching, writing, editing; copyediting; curriculum development for Lesson Two and Lesson Three. |
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The WHEN THEY SEE US Learning Companion was developed to deepen the conversation and inspire personal action after viewing WHEN THEY SEE US. Created, co-written, and directed by Ava DuVernay, the crime drama television miniseries tells the harrowing story of New York’s Exonerated Five. The learning companion offers lessons and activities anchored in the themes of rights, power, humanity, criminalization, and justice.
Learning Companion available online. OUR WORK: Researching, editing; copyediting; curriculum development. |
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The Handbook: A Pocket Guide For Creating Your Desired Reality (And Being A Good Human While You're At It) is about how to be a better person and live a more fulfilled existence. Slim in size; the book is thick with tips and strategies for creating your desired reality.
Book available online. OUR WORK: Book conceptualization; book interior design and formatting; copyediting; book indexing; writing coach support. |
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The Beautiful Logic Of Astrology, Your Guide To Understanding The Language Of The Stars is a comprehensive fundamentals of astrology book in which renowned astrologer Lorenzo Sanford unveils the foundational elements of reading a birth chart, making the mysteries of astrology available to you.
Book available online. OUR WORK: Book conceptualization; preliminary writing coach support. |
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THE S.P.I.C.E. OF LIFE: Key Ingredients for Transformative Living is a teaching memoir offering key moments of Debra Keyes’ journey to becoming her authentic self and living her authentic life. Discover how Debra’s journey can help you reflect on your decisions and life; connect to spirituality and the Divine; overcome loss and tragedy; reframe experiences of pain and mistreatment; reconnect to your life’s purpose; manage your energy; reclaim your time; and tell your story to encourage and inspire.
Book available online. OUR WORK: Book interior design and formatting; copyediting; book indexing; writing coach support. |
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UNVEILING: Mastering Your Destiny Through Reflection and Rebirth is an inspirational and healing memoir guiding readers through transition and transformation, leveraging obstacles into opportunities and setbacks into setups. The book and companion workbook outline a three-stage process of exploration, development, and production.
Book and workbook available online. OUR WORK: Copyediting; workbook formatting; writing coach support. |
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Bought Wisdom: Tales of Living and Learning is part interactive memoir, part leadership story, and part reflective journal.
Bought Wisdom is the kind of wisdom you get from experiencing life and all it tosses your way. We’d do well to learn from the Bought Wisdom of others. Book available online. |
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The Journey to Authenticity: 8 Secrets to Getting the Life You Desire is a revealing look at Mitchell Jones and the secrets he’s used on his journey to authenticity. Filled with true stories and insightful anecdotes from Mitchell’s life, The Journey to Authenticity includes LifeWork for those who desire an authentic life.
Available online and at your local bookseller. OUR WORK: Book conceptualization; book interior design and formatting; copyediting; writing coach support. |
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Available at Hillside International Truth Center |
In Leave with Love: A Spiritual Guide to Church Leader Succession Planning and Transitions, church founder the Rev. Dr. Barbara Lewis King shares her “Journey to Spirit” from her birth, to the founding of Hillside International Truth Center, to her interest in church leader succession planning and transitions. She offers insights and tips from her lived experience as a world spiritual leader. This must-have resource features a seven-step process for identifying and transitioning a new church leader and a succession planning framework to guide the process.
OUR WORK: Book conceptualization; writing coach support to include co-writing and ghostwriting; workbook development. |
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The Tale of Imani the Bunny is the story of one rabbit’s journey to herself and how she uses the power of imagination to experience life and nurture her unique gifts and talents. Richly illustrated by Luis Peres; the story is told in English and Spanish with graceful simplicity. The Tale of Imani the Bunny invites children and adults to explore, learn, grow, and become.
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Available online and at your local bookseller.
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Love's Pursuit: Journey to Wellness presents journeys inspired by real life circumstances of D.B. Marshall and six other entrepreneurial souls. It includes roadmaps of actionable steps to overcome adversity and strengthen coping skills to reach one's full potential.
Book available online. OUR WORK: Copyediting; book indexing |