“Writing is failing your way upwards.” — Kwame Mbalia
Award-winning author Kwame Mbalia shares behind-the-scenes insight from writing CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD: A HERO LOOKS LIKE YOU for Marvel, his new Star Wars novel, and leading the Disney-Hyperion imprint FREEDOM FIRE—a space dedicated to celebrating Black stories and voices across the diaspora.
He also opens up about:
How to “fail your way upwards” as a writer
Why some stories are meant just for practice
Balancing creativity, parenting, and deadlines
The future of diversity and equity in publishing
How research and curiosity fuel his storytelling process
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