Written In Melanin

From writing YA to Middle Grade | The challenges of publishing with Sarah Everett

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Author Sarah Everett joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey transitioning between young adult and middle grade books, the impact of the market on Black authors, and the importance of maintaining a love for writing.


00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast

00:24 Introducing Sarah Everett

02:48 Sarah's Author Journey

04:34 Writing for Middle Grade vs. Young Adult

08:11 Sarah's Writing Process

11:26 The Probability of Everything

15:40 The Shape of Lost Things

20:21 Balancing Heavy and Light Reads

21:43 Writing for Different Age Groups

24:28 Challenges in the Publishing Market

27:50 Indie Publishing Insights

33:58 Advice for Aspiring Authors

38:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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šŸ’„ Sarah Everett: http://saraheverettbooks.com/
The Shape of Lost Things

The Probability of Everything

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šŸ¤Ž Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/
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šŸ’š Chelsea's Books
We Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730
We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869
Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8210
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BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb

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Written In MelaninBy C. M. Lockhart
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