What list guarantees longterm success for an author? The bestseller list or the backlist? On this episode of the Your BIPoC Writing Coach podcast, we dive into the reasons why the backlist is better than the bestseller list for authors looking for longevity and financial gains in their literary careers.

On episode #62 of the Your BIPoC Writing Coach podcast, we’re talking about how to launch a debut memoir in two countries at the same time with guest, Robin A. Davis. On the show, Robin shares the truth about what it takes, from finances to fashion, to successfully launch a memoir in today’s market.

Frederick Douglass was the 19th Century Beyoncé of bookselling. The man was a bestselling author while he was technically still enslaved. On this episode of the Your BiPoC Writing Coach podcast, we share Douglass’ top five tips for literary success. Tips you can apply to your own literary life.

This list is for the expats, digital nomads, and travelers looking for English-language bookstores in Europe. Visit these delightful bookstores to satisfy all of your bookish needs while you’re abroad.

Robin Allison Davis turned a cancer diagnosis into an inspiring memoir titled, Surviving Paris. On the eve of the book’s debut, she’s getting ready to share her story on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Reed, Write, & Create Podcast is getting a name change. Introducing the Your BiPoC Writing Coach podcast. It’s the same podcast, but with a new name that better reflects the content and mission of the show - to educate and inspire BIPOC writers.

On episode 57 of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, we’re going behind the book with legendary literary agent Regina Brooks. Regina is the founder of Serendipity Literary Agency, the largest African-American owned literary agency in the United States. Tune in for useful information and actionable advice for writers who want to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

On episode 56 of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, our guest is Stephanie Lim, co-founder and CEO of Third State Books, a new publishing company dedicated to amplifying the stories of Asian Americans. From the origin story of the company, to the challenge of finding a literary unicorn, the conversation is inspiring and enlightening.

We’re going Behind the Book with Bookseller Jeannine A. Cook. Jeannine is the founder of Harriett’s Bookshop in Philadelphia, PA. With a dash of magic and a whole lot of imagination, Jeannine brings books to life and curates literary experiences for all.

On episode 53 of the Reed, Write, & Create podcast, we’re going Behind the Book with David Ruggles, founder of the first Black-owned bookstore in the United States. D. Ruggles Books set the precedent for Black-owned bookstores to become community spaces for freedom and liberation.

We’re going Behind the Book on the Reed, Write, & Create podcast with Sylvia Arthur, founder of the Library of Africa and the African Diaspora (LOATAD), a private library in Accra, Ghana. Learn how and why Sylvia decided to turn her personal library into a “shrine” to her literary ancestors, and open the doors to everyone.

The Reed, Write, & Create podcast is back for Season five, and we’re going behind the book to share the stories of people whose work depends on the free circulation of books in society. Our first guest is Emely Rumble, a bibliotherapist from the Bronx.

The world’s first Global Book Crawl was a big success! From Iceland to Malaysia, independent bookstores joined forces to beat the big box stores, build community, and create a lot of bookish fun for their customers.

Generative AI is everywhere, but is it inevitable? Find out why generative AI poses a threat to writers, creatives and the planet. But more importantly, what can writers do to prevent being replaced by “plagiarism software.”

Why do we celebrate World Book Day on April 23? And is it really a global holiday? Find out the history of this totally lit holiday and where and how it is celebrated in different countries across the globe.

What happens during a one-month writing residency in Accra, Ghana? My experience as a writer-in-residence at the Library of Africa and the African Diaspora was thirty days of literary bliss.

If you like reading women’s fiction, book club fiction, and domestic dramas, then you will love this list of books by African Authors. Find your next great read here.

Today, in 2025, celebrity book clubs are all the rage. Thanks Oprah. But despite the popularity of this literary trend, there are very few book clubs run by BIPOC celebrities. Who would be the best BIPOC celebrities to start a book club?

In the Spring of 2025, I’m going to Ghana to be a resident writer at the Library of Africa and the African Diaspora. These are the five reasons why I’m so excited for this global, literary adventure.

Have you thought about creating a writing altar to inject some inspiration, creativity and joy into your writing practice? Learn how to build a writing altar, and how to use your writing altar to help you stay committed to your writing goals this year.