Revision

Keith F. Miller, Jr.August 1, 2016ABOUT

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Depending on the type of interview, the timeline from interview to article will vary. But it generally can take six to eight weeks to complete the first draft of the article, and then up to two weeks of revision.

Here’s a breakdown of what to expect during the revision process:

Story-Level Edits | 3-5 Days

You’re encouraged to read the initial draft with the goal of filling in any contextual gaps or information that might be missing. To ensure authenticity, each interview is transcribed verbatim, which means I don’t add any additional content, outside of language used to either connect thoughts or summarize phrases. So, this is an opportunity to read the loosely edited story and clarify or add any additional information via the suggested edits option via Google Docs.

Sentence-Level Edits | 1-3 Days

You know your story better than anyone else, which is why I always make sure the first draft is shared via Google Docs where you are able to make suggested edits, directly. Once all edits have been suggested, I’ll take a look, and approve what makes sense and ask any follow-up questions. This is also where I might have to make the executive decision to cut or reword information so that the story flows as smoothly as possible.

Final Pass (Website Preview) | 1-3 Days

This is an opportunity to read the story as I hope to publish it. So that you get the full experience, you will actually receive a preview link of the article formatted on the site–pictures and all. You will share any final feedback and I will put the finishing touches on the article so it is ready to go live.

Pillow Talk Article Goes Live | Timing Varies

This is the finish line–and my favorite part. I will chat with you about the current lineup of interviews to be published, and when I think it would be best to officially publish your interview/article so you can share it with everyone you know.

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The Healing Literacy Framework

In 2019, Keith F. Miller, Jr., observed something remarkable while running creative writing after school programs in Savannah, GA: Students from all backgrounds didn’t just step outside their comfort zones—they learned, led, and thrived with unmistakable joy. Despite this, Keith heard from students and families that school, even for the high-achievers, was a place they survived, not thrived. This led Keith, through his studies in Educational Psychology, to explore why young people felt empowered to learn, lead, and heal in some spaces but not in others.

Through a qualitative research study involving interviews with high schoolers, fellow teaching artists over a year, in addition to examining creative works from youth journals and performances, Keith found that when young people engage in arts-based healing practices with trusted others (peers and adults), they don’t just cope with their struggles—they transform them, becoming vibrant leaders in the process.

Drawing inspiration from the process of rainbow formation—reflection, refraction, and dispersion—and building off of groundbreaking research from scholars like David Kirkland, Gholdy Muhammad, Bettina Love, Bianca Baldridge, and Shawn Ginwright, Keith developed the Healing Literacy Framework, illustrating how arts-based, community programs are vital in supporting young people as they overcome educational trauma, and, in doing so, can result in transformative partnerships in school and beyond that prove healing is possible for everyone.

Enter, HEALIT

In 2019, Keith F. Miller, Jr., observed something remarkable while running creative writing after school programs in Savannah, GA: Students from all backgrounds didn’t just step outside their comfort zones—they learned, led, and thrived with unmistakable joy. Despite this, Keith heard from students and families that school, even for the high-achievers, was a place they survived, not thrived. This led Keith, through his studies in Educational Psychology, to explore why young people felt empowered to learn, lead, and heal in some spaces but not in others.

Through a qualitative research study involving interviews with high schoolers, fellow teaching artists over a year, in addition to examining creative works from youth journals and performances, Keith found that when young people engage in arts-based healing practices with trusted others (peers and adults), they don’t just cope with their struggles—they transform them, becoming vibrant leaders in the process.

Drawing inspiration from the process of rainbow formation—reflection, refraction, and dispersion—and building off of groundbreaking research from scholars like David Kirkland, Gholdy Muhammad, Bettina Love, Bianca Baldridge, and Shawn Ginwright, Keith developed the Healing Literacy Framework, illustrating how arts-based, community programs are vital in supporting young people as they overcome educational trauma, and, in doing so, can result in transformative partnerships in school and beyond that prove healing is possible for everyone.