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.

Journalist and cultural critic, Rebecca Carroll has a new book out called, I Know What the Red Clay Looks Like. On the podcast, Rebecca shares the remarkable story of how that incredible book of interviews with famous Black writers got written, and then re-issued 30 years later. It all comes down to the power of Black women’s stories.

Arturo Schomburg was more than a collector of Black memorabilia. He was a bibliophile, a writer, and an incredible historian. Most importantly, Schomburg understood the power of the written word to leave a legacy.

N. Scott Momaday was the first Native American to win a Pulitzer Prize for his novel, House Made of Dawn. But his real passion was oral storytelling.

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.

Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a Mexican poet, born in the 17th century. She was so determined to live a literary life, she gave up her freedom and became a nun, just so she could spend her days writing. What other literary lessons can we learn from this iconic writer, feminist, and literary ancestor?

Chester Himes is having a moment. Set to receive a 2024 Artist's Medal from Yaddo, praised by writers like S.A. Crosby, Himes is finally receiving his due in the crime fiction genre. Yes, he died in 1984, but the literary life and times of Chester B. Himes is still a good story.

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.