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• Antoine Bandele | Writing a Series Successfully

  Antoine Bandele joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss his journey as an independent author, the importance of in person events, and the upcoming installments in his TJ Young & the Orishas series.00:00 Welcome to the Written Melanin Podcast00:22 Introducing Special Guest: Antoine Bandele01:27 Antoine's Journey as an Independent Author04:04 The Importance of Quality in Indie Publishing10:00 Balancing Passion and Professionalism12:05 The TJ Young Series: Growth and Themes15:43 Kickstarter and Live Events24:06 Breaking Even and Profiting at Events25:07 Importance of Human Connection in Book Sales26:13 Navigating Online Sales and Social Media27:19 Writing and Releasing Strategies29:03 Maintaining Momentum in Series Writing32:42 Engaging Readers and Writers41:22 Final Thoughts and Advice-Antoine Bandele💥 https://www.antoinebandele.com/Kickstarter | https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/antoinebandele/tj-young-and-the-orishas-the-omnibus-collection-BOOKS💥All of them: https://CMLockhart.comWe Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730✨ Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210💜 Death Among the Stars: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339-SUPPORT🤎 Join the Community: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member💫 Merch: https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com💚 Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY-Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/linksMelanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb#BlackAuthors

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• Krystal Marquis | The Davenports & Writing Historical Fiction

  Krystal Marquis joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey in writing historical fiction, the challenges of balancing historical accuracy with creative liberty, and the exciting adaptation of her book 'The Davenports' on Prime Video.00:00 Intro00:23 Meet Krystal Marquis01:19 Krystal's Writing Journey01:47 The NaNoWriMo Challenge05:06 The Importance of Writing Community11:07 Krystal's Writing Process15:56 The Davenports Series20:40 Historical Fiction Insights27:06 The Davenports Adaptation30:03 What's Next for Krystal Marquis32:41 Final Thoughts and Writing Advice34:28 Closing Remarks-Krystal Marquis💥 https://krystalmarquis.com/The Davenports | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/7573-BOOKS💥All of them: https://CMLockhart.comWe Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869✨ Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210💜 Death Among the Stars: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin💫 Merch: https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com💚 Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY-Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/linksMelanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb#BlackAuthors #AuthorTube

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• Tati Richardson | Losing Sight & Writing Older Protagonists

  Tati Richardson joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey in writing romance, the challenges of marketing books with older protagonists, and the significance of building a community for indie authors.-Tati Richardson💥 www.tatiannarichardson.comLosing Sight | https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8395-BOOKS💥All of them: https://CMLockhart.comWe Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869✨ Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8210💜 Death Among the Stars: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8339Stygian Collection: https://www.stygiansociety.com/?ref=5porep5cFIYAH Lit Mag: https://fiyahlitmag.com/shop/issues/2024-issues/fiyah-32-spacefaring-aunties/-SUPPORT🤎 Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin💫 Merch: https://shop.MelaninLibrary.com💚 Donate: https://donate.stripe.com/aEU02PgWV6kF1fafYY-Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/linksMelanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb#BlackAuthors #AuthorTube

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• Behind the scenes of Romantasy in Trad Publishing with Rachel Howzell Hall

  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 - Rachel Howzell Hall 💥 https://www.rachelhowzell.com/ The Last One | https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8199 - 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

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• FLIPPING THE SCRIPT on racial narratives! 🎙️| An interview with Clare Brown

  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 - 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

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