What are the three stages of book marketing and why do authors need to know them? On episode 69 of the Your BIPoC Writing Coach podcast, Jenn dePaula, a veteran in the book marketing world, shares her tips and strategies to help authors promote and market their books.

Authors, have you ever wondered how to approach book influencers with your book? Jananie K. Velu, the YouTube star and now publisher, joins the Your BIPoC Writing Coach to demystify the world of book influencing, and to share what authors need to do to take advantage of the reach of these literary tastemakers.

Tamela J. Gordon joins the Your BIPoC Writing Coach podcast to share the secrets of conscious marketing when it comes to book promotion and building an author platform. It is the best way to have a sustainable and successful writing career.

Authors need to find their 1000 true fans who will support them like the Beyhive supports Beyoncé. On episode 65 of the Your BIPoC Writing Coach podcast, you’ll learn why BIPoC authors need to stop searching for social media followers, and start focusing on finding their true fans.

On episode 64 of the podcast, we’re learning how to strategize, plan and execute a book tour that guarantees success. Join the conversation with author Nadia Alexis, who breaks down how she created a book tour that landed her and her book in places she never dreamed possible. And she’s still touring, eight months after her book’s debut!

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.