JULIE DAO: On Pushing Past Rejection
Have you ever let rejection prevent you from pursuing your passion? How do you find the courage to let go of fear to pursue your dreams? We talk about overcoming…
S.A. Chakraborty on Finding Joy in Your Craft
Have you ever felt guilty about spending time pursuing your craft? Have you ever assigned your self worth to rejection letters? What are some ways for you to discover the…
Expectations vs. Reality by Kheryn Callender
I’ve been feeling a lot like the “Expectations vs. Reality” meme. I had a crazy-ton amount of expectations for what my life would be like once I was a published…
Maureen Johnson on Crafting Strong Murder Mysteries
Curious about crafting mystery novels and placing puzzle pieces throughout? Or what it takes to write a series? We dive into it all and so much more with Maureen Johnson!…
Livia Blackburn on Pulling Inspiration from Intimate Experiences
How can we find inspiration for our stories in our own emotional journeys? What does it mean to balance your emotions when writing difficult scenes so you aren’t emotionally drained?…
Jay Rubin on The Art of Literary Translation
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a literary translator? Or how to translate a text while maintaining the authenticity of the original one? We unpack that and so…
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Overview: 88 Cups of Tea is an online platform and podcast that’s here to enlighten, entertain, and connect like-minded Storytellers. We provide year-round conversations around the life of a writer, with topics…
KWAME ALEXANDER: On Being a 26-Year Overnight Success
What exactly does it mean to be a ’26-year overnight success’? How do we get through challenges of rejections both in our writing and at our day job? We get…
