Written In Melanin
C. M. Lockhart
Recent Episodes
Rachel Howzell Hall joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey into romantasy, the dynamics of rapid publishing, and the importance of experience in storytelling.
00:00 Welcome to the Written in Melanin Podcast
00:22 Introducing Rachel Howzell Hall
03:35 The Fast-Paced World of Publishing
08:53 The Rise of New Adult Fantasy Romance
14:22 The Importance of Parental Figures in Literature
22:03 The Craft of Storytelling
26:21 Masterclass Insights and Genre Lessons
28:03 The Importance of Diverse Reading
29:50 Teaching and Writing: Tools in Your Back Pocket
31:22 Experience and Authenticity in Writing
37:05 The Last One
49:22 Final Advice for Aspiring Authors
52:06 Conclusion and Farewell
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Rachel Howzell Hall
๐ฅ https://www.rachelhowzell.com/
The Last One | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8199 - Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - ๐ Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730 We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869 - BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.myflodesk.com Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services
Clare Brown joins C.M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey in satirical storytelling, the creation of her audio-book 'New Nigeria County,' and her experiences navigating online spaces as a black female content creator.
00:00 Welcome to the Written in Melanin Podcast
00:23 Introducing Clare Brown
03:15 New Nigeria County: A Unique Audiobook
06:06 The Concept Behind New Nigeria County
09:56 From Fashion Blog to Audiobook
14:40 Creating Content on TikTok
16:41 Publishing with Simon & Schuster
20:23 The Reality of Creative Success
24:07 Understanding Your Brand as a Creative
25:22 The Journey of Online Success
29:51 The Role of an Editor in Creative Work
36:29 The Power of a Circular Story
42:17 Writing Advice for New Authors
46:28 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Clare
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Clare Brown
๐ฅ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/New-Nigeria-County/Clare-Brown/9781797170626
New Nigeria County | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8236
- Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - ๐ Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730 We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869 - BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.myflodesk.com Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services
Queer and diverse fantasy author EA Noble joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss representation, her journey as an author, and the importance of authentic inclusion in literature.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:23 Meet EA Noble: Champion of Queer and Diverse Fantasy
01:55 The Importance of Representation in Literature
04:28 Discovering When Blood Meets Earth
06:48 EA Noble's Writing Journey
10:36 Navigating Critique and Growth as an Author
16:43 The Reality of Negative Reviews
20:59 Advice for Aspiring Authors
23:16 Handling Negative Reviews
24:36 Writing for Your Audience
25:39 Decentering Whiteness in Literature
29:27 Challenges of Black Authors
33:15 Creating Inclusive Stories
43:52 Building a Supportive Writing Community
48:26 Final Thoughts and Advice
- E. A. Noble's Books When Blood Meets Earth | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8034 Supersized Bubblegum | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8204 - Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - ๐ Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730 We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869 - BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.myflodesk.com Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services
Author Sarah Everett joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey transitioning between young adult and middle grade books, the impact of the market on Black authors, and the importance of maintaining a love for writing.
00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast
00:24 Introducing Sarah Everett
02:48 Sarah's Author Journey
04:34 Writing for Middle Grade vs. Young Adult
08:11 Sarah's Writing Process
11:26 The Probability of Everything
15:40 The Shape of Lost Things
20:21 Balancing Heavy and Light Reads
21:43 Writing for Different Age Groups
24:28 Challenges in the Publishing Market
27:50 Indie Publishing Insights
33:58 Advice for Aspiring Authors
38:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
- ๐ฅ Sarah Everett: http://saraheverettbooks.com/ The Shape of Lost Things
The Probability of Everything - ๐ค Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - ๐ Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730 We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869 Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8210 - BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb
