<p>In this episode of the Written In Melanin podcast, host C. M. Lockhart speaks with author Julian Winters about his journey as a Black and queer writer, the importance of authentic storytelling, transitioning from young adult to adult fiction, and the impact of representation in literature.</p>
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<p>00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast</p>
<p>00:23 Introducing Julian Winters</p>
<p>03:44 Navigating the Publishing Industry</p>
<p>20:38 Accolades and Awards</p>
<p>25:29 Shifting from Young Adult to Adult Fiction</p>
<p>30:05 The Importance of Black Voices in Literature</p>
<p>37:15 The Joy of Writing</p>
<p>47:00 Advice for Aspiring Authors</p>
<p>49:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>
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<p>Julian&#39;s Books</p>
<p>Prince of the Palisades | <a href="https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8169" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8169</a></p>
<p>I Think They Love You | <a href="https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8168" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8168</a></p>
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<p>Julian&#39;s Instagram</p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wintersjulian/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/wintersjulian/</a></p>
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<p>Julian&#39;s Website</p>
<p><a href="https://www.julianwinters.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.julianwinters.com/</a></p>
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Chelsea&#39;s Books
We Are the Origin: <a href="https://amzn.to/4eALU2x" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://amzn.to/4eALU2x</a>
We Are Dying Gods: <a href="https://amzn.to/3zmWNFi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://amzn.to/3zmWNFi</a>

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Written In Melanin

C. M. Lockhart

How to Write Authentic Stories That Matter: Lessons from Julian Winters

JUN 28, 202450 MIN
Written In Melanin

How to Write Authentic Stories That Matter: Lessons from Julian Winters

JUN 28, 202450 MIN

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<p>In this episode of the Written In Melanin podcast, host C. M. Lockhart speaks with author Julian Winters about his journey as a Black and queer writer, the importance of authentic storytelling, transitioning from young adult to adult fiction, and the impact of representation in literature.</p> <p><br></p> <p>00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast</p> <p>00:23 Introducing Julian Winters</p> <p>03:44 Navigating the Publishing Industry</p> <p>20:38 Accolades and Awards</p> <p>25:29 Shifting from Young Adult to Adult Fiction</p> <p>30:05 The Importance of Black Voices in Literature</p> <p>37:15 The Joy of Writing</p> <p>47:00 Advice for Aspiring Authors</p> <p>49:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p> <p><br></p> <p>-</p> <p>Julian&#39;s Books</p> <p>Prince of the Palisades | <a href="https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8169" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8169</a></p> <p>I Think They Love You | <a href="https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8168" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8168</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Julian&#39;s Instagram</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wintersjulian/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/wintersjulian/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Julian&#39;s Website</p> <p><a href="https://www.julianwinters.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.julianwinters.com/</a></p> <p>-</p> <p> Merch: <a href="https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/</a> - Chelsea&#39;s Books We Are the Origin: <a href="https://amzn.to/4eALU2x" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://amzn.to/4eALU2x</a> We Are Dying Gods: <a href="https://amzn.to/3zmWNFi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://amzn.to/3zmWNFi</a> BookHarts Community | <a href="https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb</a> - The Links: <a href="https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links</a> Melanin Library: <a href="https://MelaninLibrary.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://MelaninLibrary.com/</a> Patreon: <a href="https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin</a> Services: <a href="https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services</a> </p>