Nicole S. Palmer joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written Melanin Podcast to discuss her book 'Playing the Game while Black Womaning in Corporate America,' her journey through corporate America, her publishing company Delnic Media, and the importance of community and connection in the literary world.00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Nicole S. Palmer02:12 Navigating Corporate America as a Black Woman05:36 Balancing Creativity and Corporate Life23:52 Starting in Publishing: From Intern to Senior Editor26:27 Launching a Publishing Venture with a Partner28:24 Empowering Underrepresented Authors and Future Goals-Nicole S. Palmer💥https://delnicmedia.com/Black Womaning in Corporate America | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8445-BOOKS💥All of them: ⁠https://CMLockhart.com⁠💀 We Are the Origin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730⁠✨ Magic in the Melanin: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210⁠💜 Death Among the Stars: ⁠https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339⁠Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Join the Community: ⁠https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member⁠💫 Merch: ⁠https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com⁠💚 Donate: ⁠https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY⁠-Links: ⁠https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links⁠Melanin Library: ⁠https://MelaninLibrary.com/⁠Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb⁠

Laura Pegram joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written Melanin Podcast to discuss her multifaceted artistic career, the founding of Kweli Journal, and the importance of community and mentorship in the world of black literature.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:23 Meet Laura Pegram: Multihyphenate Artist

04:19 The Birth of Kweli Journal

08:48 Mentorship and Community

27:44 Editing and Crafting Stories

41:54 Final Thoughts and Advice for Writers

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Antoine Bandele joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss his journey as an independent author, the importance of in person events, and the upcoming installments in his TJ Young & the Orishas series.

00:00 Welcome to the Written Melanin Podcast

00:22 Introducing Special Guest: Antoine Bandele

01:27 Antoine's Journey as an Independent Author

04:04 The Importance of Quality in Indie Publishing

10:00 Balancing Passion and Professionalism

12:05 The TJ Young Series: Growth and Themes

15:43 Kickstarter and Live Events

24:06 Breaking Even and Profiting at Events

25:07 Importance of Human Connection in Book Sales

26:13 Navigating Online Sales and Social Media

27:19 Writing and Releasing Strategies

29:03 Maintaining Momentum in Series Writing

32:42 Engaging Readers and Writers

41:22 Final Thoughts and Advice

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💥 https://www.antoinebandele.com/

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Krystal Marquis joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey in writing historical fiction, the challenges of balancing historical accuracy with creative liberty, and the exciting adaptation of her book 'The Davenports' on Prime Video.00:00 Intro00:23 Meet Krystal Marquis01:19 Krystal's Writing Journey01:47 The NaNoWriMo Challenge05:06 The Importance of Writing Community11:07 Krystal's Writing Process15:56 The Davenports Series20:40 Historical Fiction Insights27:06 The Davenports Adaptation30:03 What's Next for Krystal Marquis32:41 Final Thoughts and Writing Advice34:28 Closing Remarks-Krystal Marquis💥 https://krystalmarquis.com/The Davenports | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/7573-BOOKS💥All of them: https://CMLockhart.comWe Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869✨ Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210💜 Death Among the Stars: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin💫 Merch: https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com💚 Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY-Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/linksMelanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb#BlackAuthors #AuthorTube

Tati Richardson joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey in writing romance, the challenges of marketing books with older protagonists, and the significance of building a community for indie authors.

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Tati Richardson

💥 www.tatiannarichardson.comLosing Sight | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8395-BOOKS

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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

💥 https://www.rachelhowzell.com/

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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

💥 https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/New-Nigeria-County/Clare-Brown/9781797170626

New Nigeria County | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8236

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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

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