Do you have a reading hobby or a reading habit? If you want to improve your craft as a writer, then you need to be reading with purpose and intention. Learn the steps you need to take to cultivate a sustainable reading habit that will make you a better writer.

Veronica Chambers has some good advice for emerging and established BIPoC writers. On episode 39 of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, Chambers, a New York Times bestselling author of more than 25 books, shares the secrets to her literary success. Plus, she shares the process, pain, and pleasure of writing historical fiction in her new novel, Ida in Love and in Trouble.

What are the best books about writing, written by BIPoC authors? We’ve curated a list of ten great books to help you become a better writer, written by Black and Brown authors. Because even when we talk about writing and the writing life, race matters.

It’s time to destroy the myth of the solitary writer before it destroys your chances of literary success. Most of our most successful writers, from Hurston to Hemingway, understood the importance of writing in community, here’s why you should too.

Did you know that Langston Hughes is recognized as the first African-American writer to make a living solely from his writing? So, studying his success and strategies can show us how to make a living as a writer in hard times.

Writing retreats can feel indulgent and fun, but they should also be seen as a necessary part of your writing practice. Find out why emerging and experienced writers should incorporate writing retreats into their literary lifestyle.

Bestselling YA Author, Ibi Zoboi is a guest on the Reed, Write, & Create podcast. On the show Ibi shares how she got her foot in the door of the mainstream publishing industry and how she stays there by saying yes to opportunities that come her way.

Maya Angelou is a literary treasure who wrote 32 books over her lifetime. Here are the lessons she learned on how to live a passionate and purpose-driven literary life.

Denene Millner is a powerhouse in the publishing industry. New York Times Bestselling Author, journalist and editor of her own imprint at Simon & Schuster. Find out what secrets she has to share about making a living as a writer on the Read, Write, and Create podcast.

On episode 11 of the podcast, tune in to find out what literary lessons can be learned by studying the legendary players of the NBA. We’re talking writing and basketball!

Write what you know is probably the most overused and misunderstood writing advice ever uttered in a writing class. On this episode of the podcast, I explain how to reinterpret this writing advice with an assist from Mark Twain and Toni Morrison.

Author Tracey Lewis-Giggetts talks about how to have a successful writing career, this week on the Read, Write, and Create podcast. She shares personal stories and actionable advice for writers at all stages of their careers.