Who we are.

Turning Words Into Windows® began as a vision to elevate and illuminate the human experience through storytelling. We are more than just a media house; we are a movement that celebrates the diversity of voices and the unique stories they tell. Our publications are windows into souls, offering glimpses into worlds both familiar and unknown.

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Daniel C. Haynes.

Founder

From the vibrant streets of Guyana to the bustling cityscape of New York, my life has been a tapestry of stories, each thread weaving into my destiny as a storyteller and educator. As the founder of Turning Words Into Windows®, my mission is to harness the power of narrative to open vistas of understanding and connection.

In the Media

  • Bold Journey

    On imposter syndrome, resilience, and the art of storytelling.

    Daniel Haynes reflects on navigating doubt while embracing identity, and how storytelling — in prose, poetry, and spoken word — becomes a bridge to understanding the human condition.

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  • Voyage ATL (Daily Inspiration, 2025)

    From silence to storytelling, faith to purpose.


    Daniel reflects on his childhood roots in Guyana, his academic and teaching journey in New York, and the conviction to tell stories that make silence visible and cultivate empathy.

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  • Shoutout Atlanta (2023)

    Turning Words Into Windows® — from calling to creative brand.

    Daniel shares how prayer and purpose shaped his path, the launch of his storytelling brand, and how his writing uplifts minority stories while remaining rooted in hope and community.

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  • Voyage ATL (Life & Work, 2022)

    A journey from Guyana to New York, rooted in narrative and resilience.

    This feature explores Daniel’s early writing, migration, and struggles with housing insecurity, while showing how faith and literary art became vehicles for truth and empathy. Worth the read.

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