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

- Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - 💚 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

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