Tochi Onyebuchi on Finding Joy in your Writing Process
Tochi Onyebuchi is the author of Beasts Made of Night, its sequel Crown of Thunder, War Girls, Riot Baby, and its sequel and his newest novel Rebel Sisters. In our…
Stacey Lee on Uncovering Untold Stories
Stacey Lee is an award-winning author of historical and contemporary young adult fiction, including Outrun the Moon, Under a Painted Sky, The Secret of a Heart Note, and her most recent novel, The…
Kat Cho on Writing as a Source of Solace and Joy
Kat Cho is the international bestselling author of Wicked Fox and Vicious Spirits and the co-host of the Write or Die Podcast. In our conversation, we reflect on our experiences navigating the pandemic as a human, a creative, and an author. Kat shines a light on the act of writing as a transformative source of solace and joy in the most challenging of times as we discuss her journey moving through grief, and fleshing out her stories that emerged from the rawest heartbreak that evolved into the most powerful form of hope. In a conversation lined with transparency and vulnerability, Kat shares wisdom on the human experience beyond her years.
Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam in Conversation with Lelina Chang
In our special edition 88 Cups of Tea podcast episode, we released an episode featuring National Book Award Finalist Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam of The Exonerated Five in conversation with 88 Cups of…
Molly O’Neill on the Roles of a Literary Agent
Curious about the different roles of an editor? How they help authors transform their stories and make them come alive? How about the ways to break into the publishing industry…
Elizabeth Acevedo On Disrupting Priorities
Want to learn experimental and playful ways to reinvent your writing process? How to confront your perfectionism when crafting your first draft? Or the ways building patterns can help you…
On These Magic Shores: A Journey By Yamile Saied Méndez
“What’s your favorite thing you’ve ever written?” This is a question kids ask me a lot when I do school visits and Skype chats, and it’s a tricky one. The truth is, my answer depends on what I’m working on and where I am in the drafting or revision process…
Daniel José Older On Reaching the Heart of Your Story
Curious to discover the best practices for character development and plotting when crafting a series? Or how to know when it’s time to start or stop writing your story? How…
