Author Archives: Richard Guzman

The Afterword to Black Writing from Chicago – Part 1

This is PART 1 of the lengthy Afterword to my book Black Writing from Chicago: In the World, Not of It?  Go here for PART 2.  Part 1 mostly covers fiction, poetry, and drama writers whom I could not—most regrettably—include … Continue reading

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Revitalizing LaSalle St. in Aurora

The link to this article originally appeared on the Emmanuel House main page, but had stopped working, so I am re-posting it directly to this website. By STEPHANIE LULAY The article first appeared as the front page story of the 16 … Continue reading

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Defining Your Problem First

The Professional Writing Video Series – Part 2: The Central Form The video below explains the Problem-Solution-Conclusion form, a form I believe to be central to all professional writing.  Master this form and it will give whatever you write for … Continue reading

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