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…
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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…
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…
Jacqueline Woodson
Jacqueline Woodson is a changemaker and a leader of our time. She is the author of over 30 award-winning books for children and young adults, including From the Notebooks of…
Kelly Yang on Persevering Through Unprecedented Times
How do we move through these arduous times? How are writers sustaining creativity? How does one determine when there’s enough research to begin drafting? We discuss these topics and more…
Marie Rutkoski on Practicing the Art of Storytelling
Have you been researching different ways to strengthen your craft? Or how to build tension in stories? How about strategies for finding time to finish your manuscript? We talk about…
Linda Camacho on Being Persistent with Your Creative Pursuits
Curious about breaking into the publishing industry and becoming a literary agent? Or how to craft the best query letter for your story? How about the common mistakes to avoid…
