On podcast episode 13, learn how Dr. Yaba Blay saw her book, One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race go from a self-publishing triumph, to getting picked up by a major publisher seven years later to triumph once again.

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.

Baltimore was made for the literary tourist. Check out this one-day literary itinerary for “The City that Reads.” From monumental museums, to the “Cathedral of Books,” Baltimore will leave you #Lit.

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.

Madrid is a literary city. On a recent trip I discovered two amazing literary destinations; the new Secret Kingdoms bookstore and the palace where Langston Hughes lived while covering the Spanish Civil War!

May is AAPI Heritage month, the perfect time to highlight and celebrate AAPI children’s authors. Here’s how to find your favorite AAPI children’s authors.

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.

Where do you find books in English in Malaga City? Sadly, there is no English-language bookstore in Malaga, but there are plenty of bookstores with a nice selection of books in English for adults and children. You just need to know where to look.

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.

On episode number six of the podcast, the life and times of Ida B. Wells is used to explain how the power of the written word can change the world.

Creative writers can use the Create Before You Consume challenge to jumpstart and improve their writing habit. Learn how and why it can be a game changer in your writing life.