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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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Sonya Renee Taylor is the author of The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love, an invitation to reconnect with the radical origins of our minds and bodies and celebrate our collective, enduring strength.
“This book took my breath away. It’s an unexpected and urgent embrace of truth.” - Brené Brown, Ph.D., author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, Dare to Lead
“Through lucid and courageous self-revelation, Taylor shows us how to realize the revolutionary potential of self-love.” - Kimberlé Crenshaw, legal scholar and founder and Executive Director, African American Policy Forum
In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:
- Tending to what needs to be tended so you can write
- Choosing her bold book cover
- And more
I would love to hear from you. Please visit my Contact Page and tell me about your writing challenges.
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- Learn more about our partner, We Need Diverse Books, whose mission is to put more diverse books into the hands of all children
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This Week’s Writing Prompt
I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.
This week’s writing prompt: Imagine yourself as having gotten lost. Using five colors, four items you can see in your house right now, and one faraway location, write yourself a map back to yourself.
Explore Womxn Authors
In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:
- Octavia E. Butler, author of Kindred, Fledgling, Collected Stories
- adrienne maree brown, author of Emergent Strategy and Pleasure Activism
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Check Out More Womxn Authors
- Episode 62: Arianna Davis - Author of What Would Frida Do?
- Episode 60: Isabel Ibañez - Author of Written in Starlight
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