Written In Melanin

By C. M. Lockhart

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The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com 🤎


Episode Date
Behind the scenes of Romantasy in Trad Publishing with Rachel Howzell Hall
Nov 27, 2024
FLIPPING THE SCRIPT on racial narratives! 🎙️| An interview with Clare Brown
Nov 20, 2024
DIVERSITY and REPRESENTATION are more than just buzz words | An Interview with EA Noble
Nov 13, 2024
From writing YA to Middle Grade | The challenges of publishing with Sarah Everett
Oct 30, 2024
Writing the overlooked experiences of Black men
Oct 09, 2024
Balancing Life and Writing with Rachel Howzell Hall
Jul 26, 2024
How to defy publishing rules | An interview with Kelis Rowe
Jul 12, 2024
How to Write Authentic Stories That Matter: Lessons from Julian Winters
Jun 28, 2024
Creating Diverse Narratives in Film and Manga
Jun 12, 2024
Brianna Peppins on Black representation and being a Black author in YA
May 22, 2024
How to get indie books in bookstores
May 08, 2024
Why indie books aren't in indie bookstores interview with Demetrius Frazier of Resist Booksellers
May 01, 2024
The unsavory truth behind traditional publishing | Part 2 of the Bethany Baptiste Interview
Apr 29, 2024
From Fanfiction to Fantasy: Bethany Baptiste's Writer's Journey
Apr 17, 2024
Black Indie Fantasy Writing with Tatiana Obey
Apr 03, 2024
A Tale of Two Mediums | Brittney Morris on Video Games and Young Adult Fiction
Mar 20, 2024
Writing Sapphic Fantasy and Indie Publishing with Tamara Jerée
Mar 06, 2024
Exploring the Power of ChatGPT for Authors with Celeste Harte
Feb 21, 2024
Promoting Black Literature: A Discussion with the Hurston Wright Foundation
Feb 07, 2024
Crime Fiction, Publishing, and the Black Love Series: An Interview with Antwan Floyd Sr.
Jan 24, 2024
Untangling Racism and Obligations in Black Horror: Conversations with Amanda B. Weaver
Dec 27, 2023
Exploring Diversity and Storytelling featuring Omari Richards Author of The Kimoni Legacy
Dec 20, 2023
Interview with E. M. Lacey, author of Song of Sin
Dec 13, 2023
Guest Episode w/ Dana L. Davis | Fake Famous, Voice Acting, and Writing YA
Nov 23, 2023
Guest Episode w/ Tatiana Obey | Sistah Samurai, short stories, and understanding genres
Nov 15, 2023
Guest Episode w/ Joelle Wellington | Their Vicious Games and being a debut author
Nov 01, 2023
Ep 42 | Character Development 101: Give your characters REASONS for doing things
Oct 25, 2023
Interview with Jessica Cage, author of A Corruption of Gilded Ashes | Black fantasy and shared worlds
Oct 11, 2023
Bonus Episode w/ Aleema Omotoni | What if Shakespeare had to grow up watching Dear White People?
Sep 27, 2023
Bonus Episode w/ Neka Marie | Debut novels and author communities
Aug 30, 2023
Ep 41 | Time management as a full time author
Aug 23, 2023
Bonus Episode w/ MultiMind
Aug 16, 2023
Ep 40 | Unpopular Opinions: Judge books by their covers and DNF them often
Aug 02, 2023
Bonus Episode w/ Celeste Harte | ChatGPT is a tool writers should be using
Jul 19, 2023
Ep 39 | Indie Authoring 101: Publishing with Amazon and Ingramspark
Jul 05, 2023
Ep 38 | This is why I've rewritten my entire book at least three times
Jun 07, 2023
Bonus Episode w/ Michael LaBorn | How booktok influencers are changing the publishing industry for indie authors
May 03, 2023
Ep 37 + Ben | How to differentiate useful beta reader feedback from opinions
Apr 19, 2023
Bonus Episode w/ Liselle Sambury | Writing Delicious Monsters, a psychological thriller for young adults
Apr 05, 2023
Episode 36 | What is a Primary Feedback Provider and how does it make your author journey easier?
Mar 15, 2023
Bonus Episode w/ Audra Russell | Oprah Stole Her Idea!
Mar 01, 2023
Episode 35 | 3 Uncommon Tips for Self-Publishing a Book
Feb 15, 2023
Bonus Episode w/ Antoine Bandele | Let's talk Black fantasy and sequels
Feb 08, 2023
Episode 34 | Discover Your Productivity as an Indie Author
Jan 25, 2023
Bonus Episode with Akindele and Nadine Decker!
Jan 11, 2023
Episode 33 | What Success Looks Like as an Indie Author
Dec 21, 2022
Bonus Episode w/ Sheldon Theragood
Dec 07, 2022
Episode 32 | Character Development 101: How to make your characters DIFFERENT
Nov 23, 2022
Bonus Episode w/ Joya Goffney | YA Romance, Trad publishing, and Confessions
Nov 09, 2022
Episode 31 | Character Development 101: How to give characters, CHARACTER
Oct 19, 2022
Bonus Episode w/ Morgan Lee | Being an author in a public space
Oct 05, 2022
Episode 30 | Give yourself time: Gentle reminders on your author journey
Sep 21, 2022
Bonus Episode w/ Jennifer Bush-Harris | Have You Done the Reading?
Sep 07, 2022
Episode 29 | Worldbuilding 101: Where to start?
Aug 24, 2022
Episode 28 | Things I like to see in books 📚
Aug 10, 2022
Episode 27 | Things to keep in mind when looking for a cover artist 🧑🏾‍🎨
Aug 03, 2022
Episode 26 | Be authentic and attract your author fam 😎
Jul 27, 2022
Episode 25 | Representation is about more than skin color ✌🏾
Jul 20, 2022
Episode 24 | Brand Yourself as an Author
Jul 13, 2022
Episode 23 | The Writing Process of C. M. Lockhart
Jul 06, 2022
Episode 22 | Book Distribution: How to Get Your Book Out There
Jun 29, 2022
Episode 21 | Self-Publishing 101: Things to Know Before Your First Release
Jun 15, 2022
Episode 20 | Respect Your Graveyard
May 25, 2022
Episode 19 | Sometimes, It Hurts: Getting Feedback
May 18, 2022
Episode 18 | Don't Forget to Write!
May 11, 2022
Episode 17 | No More Expectations
May 04, 2022
Written in Melanin Podcast Trailer
May 03, 2022
Episode 16 | Believe in Yourself
Apr 27, 2022
Episode 15 | A New Dawn, A New Day, She's Healing
Apr 20, 2022
Ep 14 | It's Been a Rough Week
Apr 13, 2022
Episode 12 | Writer Advice: Consume Everything
Mar 30, 2022
Episode 11 | How to be a Good Beta Reader
Mar 23, 2022
Episode 10 | Quick Tips for Decoding Social Media
Mar 09, 2022
Episode 9 | Marketing as an Introverted Indie Author
Mar 02, 2022
Episode 8 | Books and Beta Readers
Feb 23, 2022
Episode 7 | We Should Be Able to Critique Black Authors
Feb 16, 2022
Episode 6 | My Insecurities as a Creator
Feb 09, 2022
Episode 5 | Being an Indie Author
Feb 03, 2022
Chelsea's Corner | She's Being Consistent
Jan 28, 2022
Complicated vs Complex Stories
Jan 26, 2022
Paying for Creative Content
Jan 19, 2022
Chelsea's Corner | Focused! Stay Focused!
Jan 14, 2022
Go Your Own Way
Jan 12, 2022
The Kindred by Alechia Dow Book Review
Jan 10, 2022
Chelsea's Corner | Going off Outline
Jan 07, 2022
Protecting Your Creative Energy
Jan 05, 2022