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?

"Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang may read like the Real Housewives of the Publishing World, but it should be required reading for all BIPoC writers who want to make it in the publishing world. Call it a comedy or a tragedy, there are lessons to be learned in the pages of this delicious page-turner.

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.

What does it mean to be a good literary citizen? Does being a writer or loving good books count? It’s a start, but here are some more concrete ways to be an active literary citizen and why it matters so much.

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.

It’s time for another installment of BIPOC book news. This week we’re covering Viola Davis’ entry into the publishing world, the revival of an Asian American literature festival, and new books by Black women.

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.

May is AAPI Heritage month, the perfect time to highlight some of the best Asian-American authors writing today. If you’re looking for drama, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, YA, Kid Lit, or even picture books, these women are writing it all.

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.

In honor of National Librarian Appreciation Day, check out these four Black librarians whose work merits special recognition, from a Marvel superhero, to the hero who decolonized the Dewey Decimal system. These Black librarians deserve all the praise.

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.

This week’s installment of BIPOC book news includes updates about Willow Smith and her first novel, Tabitha Brown and her literary angel, and a Black-owned children’s bookstore that can’t breathe because of death threats.

An honest review of Ours by Phillip B. Williams. Heralded as one of the most anticipated books of 2024, Ours definitely lives up to the hype, with satisfying revisionist history and witchy vibes, but it’s not going to be for everyone.

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.