On episode 18 of the Read, Write, and Create podcast, award-winning author and literary activist, Marita Golden shares her secrets and strategies for a successful literary life that spans decades.

NaNoWriMo is just around the corner, are you ready to take advantage of the world’s largest literary party? Here are five ways writers can “win” NaNoWriMo, even if they’re not working on a novel.

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.

The Read, Write and Create podcast was selected as the Best Literary Podcast by the Black podcasting Awards in 2023. Find out what makes the Read, Write and Create podcast special, and what other Black literary podcasts you should be listening to.

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.

Writers may need a room of their own to write, but they also need community. Find out why a writing group is necessary for success in the writing world and how to create your own writing group.

On episode #14 of the podcast, we continue our Best of Author series with Kaitlyn Greenidge, author of Libertie. On the show, Kaitlyn shares her advice and insights about being a successful writer. And what it was like writing Libertie.

If the world remembers me for only one thing, I want it to be that I was part of the fight to get the B capitalized when referring to Black people. Here’s the story of how and why the change was made on June 30, 2020.

The first annual Read, Write and Create writing retreat was created specifically for BIPOC women writers. It’s a writing retreat that combines culture, community and time to work on your craft, in beautiful southern Spain.

International Typewriter Day is June 23. Here’s what every writer should know about the history of the typewriter, and how to celebrate this special day.

Welcome to our “Best of ..Author Interviews” summer podcast series. Our first episode of the series is with Lauren Francis-Sharma, author of Book of the Little Axe.

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!

Organized retreats aren’t for everyone, so sometimes you have to create your own opportunities to run away and write. Learn how to DIY your own writing retreat and why you should incorporate the idea into your writing practice.

On episode 10 of the Read, Write, and Create podcast, enjoy a masterclass with Ernest Owens on how to launch, market and sell your book.

On episode nine of the Read, Write, and Create podcast, get a inspiring pep talk about leaving a literary legacy with your words and stories. The award-winning playwright, Lorraine Hansberry is the literary ancestor whose life and times provide the inspiration and the example to see how it’s done.

Discover the magic of literary Marrakech in this comprehensive itinerary of all that Marrakech has to offer for readers and writers. It’s multicultural literary tourism at its best.

In honor of International Day of the book, I’m sharing the origin story of my first book, Hair Story. From proposal to publication, I hope my author story provides inspiration for yours.

Is 50 too late to start writing? What about, 60, 70, or 80? Newsflash, it’s never too late to start writing or finish what you started writing years before. On episode 8 of the podcast, learn about Dorothy West who became literary famous at age 88. Get inspired to write at any age.

Reading and writing poetry can help make you a better prose writer, but poetry can feel intimidating. Check out this list of award-winning, Black poets whose work is accessible and relatable, and start adding poetry to your writing routine.

Author, journalist and poet, Jabari Asim shares his tips and tricks for a productive and prolific literary life, on the Read, Write, and Create podcast.