Introducing 'A Gathering of Voices': Meet Six Talented Debut Writers

In Spring 2018, acclaimed actress and author Denise Nichols initiated the Longwood Writers Workshop, gathering passionate writers eager to hone their craft. Nichols, known for her distinguished roles in “Room 222,” “Baby, I’m Back,” and “In the Heat of the Night,” boasts several accolades, including three Golden Globe nominations. Her esteemed co-founders comprise talented individuals like producer Denise Billings, Charles Floyd Johnson, Dr. Otto E. Stallworth, GW Williams, and actress Hattie Winston. Leveraging insights from her award-winning novel, FRESHWATER ROAD, Nichols emphasizes her expertise in guiding this creative community.