What does it mean to be a Storytelling Evangelist? As a Black American writer, I was thrust into the DEI space, but it's not where I wanted to be. I realized I could have more impact and change more hearts and minds, by shifting my activism to the literary world.

La Maison Baldwin is planning the party of the century in honor of James Baldwin’s 100th Birthday. Think Paris, artists, and activism. Get the details and plan your trip to the City of Lights to honor Baldwin’s literary legacy.

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.

Bernice McFadden is a guest on the Reed, Write, & Create podcast. On the show we discuss her incredible career and the stories behind some of her award-winning books, including The Book of Harlan and Praise Song for the Butterflies. She also offers advice on how to be a successful writer.

What lessons does James Baldwin have to teach us about living and writing abroad? Listen to the latest episode of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast to hear why BIPOC writers should consider traveling abroad to write.

New York Times bestselling author, Sadeqa Johnson is a guest on the Reed, Write, & Create podcast. On the show, Sadeqa shares her inspiring author story and strategies for success as a novelist.

Who Was Jessie Redmon Fauset and why don’t you know her name? Jessie Redmon Fauset was the most prolific novelist of the Harlem Renaissance, and yet she is probably the most overlooked and under-appreciated writer. Find out why and how we can change her literary legacy.

Phillip B. Williams is on the Reed, Write, & Create podcast to talk about his debut novel, Ours, and to share his best literary lessons for BIPOC writers. He delivers a masterclass in creative writing.

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.

New York Times Bestselling Author, Ilyon Woo is this week’s guest on The Reed, Write, & Create podcast. On the show, Ilyon shares her secrets to bringing hidden historical figures to life on the page, as she did in her recent bestseller, Master Slave, Husband Wife.

On episode 24 of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, we’re talking about art, activism, and Audre Lorde. Audre was a prolific poet and writer who used her words to change the world. You can too!

New York Times best-selling author, Tia Williams is a guest on the Reed, Write, & Create podcast. On the show, we talk about writing romance, race, and her new book, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde.

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.

Read, Write, & Create is now Reed, Write, & Create. But our brand is still all about supporting BIPOC stories and storytellers. Now our name reflects or mission. Read the story behind the change.

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.

Looking for the perfect gift for the BIPOC writers and readers in your life? Check out the Reed, Write, & Create Holiday Gift Guide for BIPOC Writers, a curated collection of totally Lit Gifts for the Melanin Rich.

Have you heard about The Sanctuary? It’s the latest offering from Reed, Write, & Create, a private community for BIPOC women writers who want to get published and get paid. It’s a membership and a movement.

What’s the secret to self-publishing success? Children’s book author and publisher, Dr. Tamara Pizzoli shares her strategies and success story as an independent author and publisher of over 60 books for children. Plus, how she’s brokered deals with major publishers and Hollywood.

If you’re looking for a review of the first annual Reed, Write, & Create retreat, here it is! Everything you wanted to know about our writing retreat for BIPOC women writers in the south of Spain is all here. Plus, what comes next for our community of writers.