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A podcast that features kick-ass creative souls to empower the heck out of your writing aspirations.

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Stories of the In-Between by Ann Dávila Cardinal

88 Cups of Tea presents Essay & Podcast Series: Intimate Stories from Writers in partnership with our friends at VCFA When I was a child, I realized I was most at home on a 747, 30,000 feet in the air, halfway … Continue Reading…
Writing My Deliverance by Tehlor Kay Mejia

On the eve of the call that would change my life, my then-husband had driven twelve miles into town to deposit our last two dollars into the bank account we’d just found out was forty-seven cents overdrawn. We were living … Continue Reading…

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LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON: Healing Through The Pages

What are some resources to visit to help towards healing and recovery from sexual violence? How do we discover strength through our writing process and use kindness in our revision process? What are some ways to approach sensitive topics during the research process? We take a deep-dive in our conversation with Laurie Halse Anderson. Laurie is an award-winning young adult author widely known for her novels Speak and Chains, both of which are National Book Award finalists. In her newly released poetry memoir, Shout, she shares deeply personal stories to advocate for survivors of sexual assault and highlight how little our society has changed to help combat sexual assault and support victims. Click here to listen to her full episode!

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GAIL HOCHMAN: Literary Agent and President of Brandt & Hochman on Query Letters and Finding Mentors

MOLLY JAFFA: The Entrepreneurial & Emotional Grit of a Successful Literary Agent

JOANNA VOLPE: New Leaf Literary & Media President and Literary Agent Discusses Entrepreneurialism, Leadership, Artist Representation

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MARIE LU: Confronting The Blank Page and Writing Tips on Creating a Complex Villain

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KATIE LOWES: “SCANDAL” Actor Discusses What It Takes To Have A Successful Creative Career

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What Is ’88 Cups of Tea’?

88 Cups of Tea is an online platform and an iTunes 'What's Hot' podcast for writers who look for guidance in their writing journey and connection to a community. We provide year-round conversations around the life of a writer, with topics ranging from overcoming rejections and writing struggles, to querying and worldbuilding advice, and more. We pride ourselves in creating a world that's a little less lonely for Storytellers.

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Plot: No More Stalling. A Both Pedals Approach. By Katie Bayerl

88 Cups of Tea presents Essay & Podcast Series: Intimate Stories from Writers in partnership with our friends at VCFA Plot. It’s not a lovely word on the tongue. And not a natural muscle for many writers, including me. Voice comes easy, atmosphere oozes. But plot? Ugh. So much work! Here’s the thing: You’re not a lost cause as a writer if your plots don’t plop out brilliant and fully formed. Plot has to be learned. Earned. I’ve come to think of it as a dance, one that … [Read More...]

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KIERSTEN WHITE: Writing Page-Turners & Crafting Memorable Characters

SARAH J. MAAS: Championing Heroines & Writing with Relentless Determination

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