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 🤎
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 🤎
Author Sarah Everett joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey transitioning between young adult and middle grade books, the impact of the market on Black authors, and the importance of maintaining a love for writing.
00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast
00:24 Introducing Sarah Everett
02:48 Sarah's Author Journey
04:34 Writing for Middle Grade vs. Young Adult
08:11 Sarah's Writing Process
11:26 The Probability of Everything
15:40 The Shape of Lost Things
20:21 Balancing Heavy and Light Reads
21:43 Writing for Different Age Groups
24:28 Challenges in the Publishing Market
27:50 Indie Publishing Insights
33:58 Advice for Aspiring Authors
38:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
- 💥 Sarah Everett: http://saraheverettbooks.com/ The Shape of Lost Things
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