A monthly writing and publishing podcast featuring authors Laekan Zea Kemp, Candace Buford, Diana Rodriguez Wallach, and Hien Nguyen.... more
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Paper Trail episodes:
October 21, 2024Episode 15: American Dirt Part Deux The one where we lament the mental torture of revisions, rage over the reemergence of Jeanine Cummins, and discuss how to set boundaries with family and friends who don't always consider writing to be a "real job."
Resources Mentioned:
Stephen King's On Writing
2023 Writers’ League of Texas Book Awards
Jeanine Cummins' New Book
PubTips Reddit
Diana's advice thread for querying writers
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Connect with Hien Nguyen online:
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Fahmidan Journal Issue 17
...more September 23, 2024Episode 14: Children's Publishing is a White Woman's Game with Dhonielle Clayton The one where we welcome the indomitable Dhonielle Clayton to talk about the pressure on marginalized authors to perform in public, authorly cliques, and publishing feminism’s failure to be intersectional in combatting sexism (with a shout out to Papa Pope from Scandal).
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Connect with Hien Nguyen online:
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Fahmidan Journal Issue 17
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...more August 26, 2024Episode 13: Is All Writing Political? The one where YA author Hien Nguyen joins the pod! We talk news consumption and how Laekan and Candace are olds (but, whatever, it’s fine), discuss whether there should be a Glassdoor for publishers, and dive deep into whether or not all writing is political.
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...more July 29, 2024Episode 12: The Death of DEI in Publishing The one where we discuss the death of DEI initiatives in publishing as well as the industry's infatuation with white female readers, and Laekan reflects on being chased off the internet by the fans of a white male author.
Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online:
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...more July 01, 2024Episode 11 The one where we talk about how to overcome a publisher’s low expectations for your book, how to make money as an author on TikTok, how to recognize when your writing stress is affecting your physical health, and how to determine what type of agent is best for you at different stages of your career.
Resources mentioned:
Writing In Italy run by YA Author Suzanne Young
Angela Montoya TikTok: @angelamontoya_author
Kelsie Gonzalez TikTok: @kelsiesheridangonzalez
Victoria Aveyard TikTok: @victoriaaveyard
Nara Smith TikTok: @naraazizasmith
Connect with Candace Buford online:
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Connect with Charity Alyse online:
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Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online:
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Register for Laekan's Debut Author Boot Camp
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Debut Author Boot Camp Scholarship form
Sign up for a School Visit Brainstorming Session
...more June 03, 2024Episode 10 The one where we calculate how many months we can live off our advance money, discuss the process of having rights reverted back to us on past books, and rejoice in the way finding the right research materials can end writer’s block.
Resources mentioned:
Highlights Foundation Retreat
Highlights Whole Novel Genre Course
Writing In Italy Retreats for writers in all career stages-hosted by YA author Suzanne Young
Author Pep Talks podcast
Connect with Charity Alyse online:
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Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online:
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Connect with Candace Buford online:
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...more May 06, 2024Episode 9 The one where we ponder what exactly determines "good sales numbers," get comfortable with starting over, and realize that publishing is built on the compost pile of failure.
Resources mentioned:
National Education Association Read Across America
Scholastic Book Fair
Tomes and Textiles: Tiktok
A Crown for Corina Spanish Translation
Claribel's Twitter Thread
Jean Flynn Award
Walter Awards
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Register for Laekan's Debut Author Boot Camp
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...more April 08, 2024Episode 8 The one where we discuss the pros and cons of festivals, examine why there are no BIPOC Romantasy phenoms, and critique the worst publishing advice we've ever received.
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Register for Laekan's Debut Author Boot Camp
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...more March 04, 2024Episode 7 The one where we talk about balancing writing with full time work and being gentle to ourselves so that we can be kind to our creativity. We also examine burnout and awards season highs and lows.
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Connect with Charity Alyse online:
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Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online:
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Connect with Emily Inouye Huey online:
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...more February 05, 2024Episode 6 The one where we reflect on our highs and lows of 2023, our seasons of productivity, and our hopes for 2024. We also introduce a new segment in which we spill the publishing tea regarding a white author who targeted authors of color with one-star reviews.
Resources mentioned:
Teen Book Fest by the Bay
TLA Conference
Pacemaker.press
Connect with S. Isabelle online:
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Connect with Charity Alyse online:
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Connect with Laekan Zea Kemp online:
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Register for Laekan's Debut Author Boot Camp
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Sign up for a School Visit Brainstorming Session
Connect with Emily Inouye Huey online:
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Connect with Candace Buford online:
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