Written In Melanin

By: C. M. Lockhart
  • Summary

  • 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 🤎

    C. M. Lockhart
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Episodes
  • From writing YA to Middle Grade | The challenges of publishing with Sarah Everett
    Oct 30 2024

    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

    The Probability of Everything - 🤎 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 Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8210 - BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb

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    40 mins
  • Writing the overlooked experiences of Black men
    Oct 9 2024

    Dr. Sabin Prentis Duncan, a multifaceted educator and author, joins C. M. Lockhart on this episode of the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss his journey as author of both fiction and non-fiction works. He shares insights into writing his trilogy, reflects on his growth as an author, and speaks on the importance of authentic representation in literature.


    00:00 Intro

    00:23 Meet Dr. Sabin Prentis Duncan

    03:11 The Impact of Teaching

    05:13 Why write about African-American men and their families?

    13:17 The Inspiration Behind the Trilogy

    18:09 Crafting Authentic Female Voices

    22:10 The Journey of a Writer's Growth

    24:25 Navigating the Business of Writing

    26:56 Empowering Indie Authors

    32:14 Outro

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    33 mins
  • Balancing Life and Writing with Rachel Howzell Hall
    Jul 26 2024

    Chelsea talks with Rachel Howzell Hall as they discuss her journey as an author, balancing a full-time job, transitioning from writing thrillers to romanticy, and the impact of life experiences on her writing.


    00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast

    00:22 Introducing Rachel Howzell Hall

    01:33 Balancing Writing with a Full-Time Job

    03:48 The Creative Process and Finding Time

    12:04 Navigating the Publishing Industry

    18:50 The Importance of Support and Community

    25:00 AI as a Tool: Embracing the Future

    25:25 Transitioning Genres: From Thriller to Romanticy

    33:20 Personal Growth and Grief

    44:08 Writing Advice and Final Thoughts


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    Rachel's Website: https://www.rachelhowzell.com/

    What Fire Brings: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8173

    The Last One: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8199

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

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    Chelsea's Books

    We Are the Origin: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/KihME

    We Are Dying Gods: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/wadge

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    Chelsea's Discord Community: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb

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    The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links

    Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/

    Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin

    Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/services


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    48 mins

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