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