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

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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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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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