We were lucky to catch up with Kwame King recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Kwame thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

Writing a “meaningful project” for me, took on a new face in 2022. It was at the Schomburg Literary Festival, presented by the Schomburg Library, sponsored by Puma and Duetsches Bank. I know, those are some big names. In fact, this wasn’t only the second time I ever set up a table at an event, but it was also my first time operating under major sponsorships as an author. Of course I was nervous, relying on books-sold to boost me over the hump. When I left that venue, I was just as comfortable and satisfied as anticipated, but it wasn’t the financial gain that helped me get over the hump. It was the positive effect my story proved to have on readers that stimulated my confidence.

One young lady came to the event just to find my table and thank me for sharing my story. She hugged me like my testimony granted her the peace she’d been searching for, before backstepping away blowing kisses of love and gratification in my direction. Apparently, she was once a homeless child. Although she found shelter some years back, until she read my book, she never realized how much she’d been operating in that abandonment. Some of my worst experiences in life actually made her better. Another young lady had a seat at my table and preached for nearly an hour straight. She knew my story so well that she came prepared to compare chapters to relatives and ultimately compliment my conclusions. She even drafted a script with areas I’d be most effective in bettering communities. Her value for my purpose was nourishment to my soul. Another was an artist, who opened my book and saw my artwork. He was encouraged to open his sketchpad and show me his gift.

I say all that to say, writing at least one meaningful project is internally satisfying for the purpose of the gift. Externally, it influences awareness of purpose. It relates to extreme circumstances, which gives writers the ability to remove God-felt targets adopted by what they see as distinction. It educates, elevates and compliments growth, because writing a meaningful project is one of the greatest methods for bettering the world.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Hi, my name is Kwame King,

I am an author, known for my best-selling project “The True Story of Sicko The Stubborn Child of God.” That’s actually where my journey as a published author began. It was my first project, which came to me on a hospital bed, like a vision from God. Maybe it was my conscious, because I knew that my story had the power to change lives and had been on the fence about advocating for peace. The concept of leaving my music career behind at a time when I had songs with French Montana, DJ Envy, and Terror Squad, had been up for debate. However, I was admitted in the hospital long enough to experience a spiritual war dominated by my conscious. Discharged in full obedience, I walked in my house, opened up my notebook, and went straight to brainstorming like never before. Willingly peeling back layers of my life. Going through motions just to fulfil a purpose. Starting up this legitimate company as a book publisher. Then, along came Covid.

I’m one of those creatives whose mind doesn’t know how to take a break. There I was, excited to finally release my first book, when the shift of Covid came slamming the doors of my itinerary. What did I do then as a creative? I created. I put my release date on hold and pulled out my sketch pad. That led to the release of a full clothing line with all my exclusive cultural artwork and designs – including sneakers bags and accessories. Thank God for gifts. Financially, my clothing line was the only thing keeping me afloat throughout Covid. You can still check out my gear today on www.KomplxCollection.com.

So, my book finally came out and was available on all major platforms: Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, Harvard Bookstore, etc. Of course I made it available on my website: www.KwameKing.com. Friends and family supported me like they understood my purpose. I now had a music catalogue that could keep the attention of teens, an autobiography referencing to a rough New York upbringing of trials and tribulations, a clothing line to emphasize on our God-given talents, and the tools to begin my mission: to see young African American’s responding at their best.

Here I am, a year and a half after the completion of my first publication, walking with pride in my journey as an author and publisher. This June, I will be releasing my second book titled “Tyler’s Little City,” which is a children’s book written and illustrated by myself. I can’t wait to sit in classrooms and encourage the youth. There’s so much work to be done.

Authors submit manuscripts to – Victory Lift Publishing – www.victoryliftpublishing.com

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

I never thought that my courage to follow my dreams would teach people that it’s okay to be a creative. Ever since the beginning of my publishing journey, peers began to reach out to me for creative inspiration. Authors have stopped at my venues just to ask for advice. Some were gifted children book authors, prepared to intertwine with my gift as an illustrator. Building on another creatives vision has only made me better. The most rewarding aspect is that I’ve been trusted by visionists who’ve received personal installments directly from The Creator. Not only because helping people use their wings makes me feel godly, but because sitting in a room full of confident creatives feels angelic.

Do you think there is something that non-creatives might struggle to understand about your journey as a creative? Maybe you can shed some light?

As a creative, I’m prepared to be misunderstood. I learned that many non-creatives tend to compare the journey of a creative to a familiar’s experience, be it deemed successful or not, just to underline extensive trials as opposed to compliment the release of energy. What do I mean when I say, “release of energy”? We creatives create from a space of spiritual liberation. Our potential isn’t measured by the dollar amount or humans we impress, but by the godly responsibilities we uphold. Each task is given to us in the same dark place where God received the idea of creating the universe. It comes to us in the form of a vision. That vision is so personal that it’s often misunderstood by non-creatives. The only time we creatives feel complete and obedient is when we have released our godly energy to the surface.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.kwameking.com
• Instagram: authorkwameking
• Facebook: facebook.com/kwamekingbrand
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authorkwameking
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorkwameking
• Other: Publishing Company: www.VictoryLiftPublishing.com Clothing Brand: www.KomplxCollection.com

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