Author Sarah Everett joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey transitioning between young adult and middle grade books, the impact of the market on Black authors, and the importance of maintaining a love for writing.
00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast
00:24 Introducing Sarah Everett
02:48 Sarah's Author Journey
04:34 Writing for Middle Grade vs. Young Adult
08:11 Sarah's Writing Process
11:26 The Probability of Everything
15:40 The Shape of Lost Things
20:21 Balancing Heavy and Light Reads
21:43 Writing for Different Age Groups
24:28 Challenges in the Publishing Market
27:50 Indie Publishing Insights
33:58 Advice for Aspiring Authors
38:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
- 💥 Sarah Everett: http://saraheverettbooks.com/ The Shape of Lost Things
The Probability of Everything - 🤎 Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - 💚 Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730 We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869 Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8210 - BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb
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