Permission to Write Podcast

The Rise of National Book Clubs with Ana Reyes and Diane Marie Brown

In the final episode of Season 1, Ashley is joined by authors Ana Reyes and Diane Marie Brown to discuss the rise of celebrity book clubs and their impact on the success of debut books. Reyes and Brown share from personal experience as Reese’s Book Club and Jenna Reads picks, respectively. 
Purchase books: 
Black Candle Women 
The House in the Pines 
Articles: 
https://www.npr.org/2019/09/03/755532368/for-many-authors-celebrity-book-clubs-are-a-ticket-to-success

Season One in Review

In this episode, Ashley is recapping highlights from Season 1. From guests to important topics, what episodes did you enjoy the most? 
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Editor/Producer: @officialdilemma
This week in publishing: 
The Book World Still Isn’t Diverse. Dhonielle Clayton Is Trying to Change That.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/10/books/dhonielle-clayton-diversity.html 
Best Nonfiction of 2023
https://electricliterature.com/electric-lits-best-nonfiction-of-2023/ 
Crown to relaunch Andy Cohen Books
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=4432 
Jezebel to be resurrected by Paste Magazine 
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/29/business/media/jezebel-resurrected-paste-magazine.html

Reading Goals and 2023 Roundup

In this week’s episode, Ashley is chatting about the gamification of books and highlighting some of her fave reads from 2023. Not at all an exhaustive list, but some of the bright spots for sure! Take a listen. 
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Producer/Editor: Dilemma 
 
This week in publishing: 
Nylon returns to print.
https://www.nylon.com/life/nylon-print-return-april-2024 
Paul Lynch wins the Booker Prize.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/awards-and-prizes/article/93817-paul-lynch-wins-2023-booker-prize-for-prophet-song.html 
Is the campus novel dead? 
https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a45894579/campus-novel-dead/?utm_campaign=socialflowTWESQ&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social-media&src=socialflowTW 
The Gamification of Books 
https://www.shondaland.com/inspire/books/a44567428/the-gamification-of-reading-is-changing-how-we-approach-books/

A Season of Memoirs

In this week’s episode, Ashley discusses memoirs. It’s been a huge season for the genre and she is sharing some of her favorites that include: 
How We Fight For Our Lives, Saeed Jones 
Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden 
The Heartbreak Years, Minda Honey
WILL, Will Smith 
Becoming, Michelle Obama 
In addition, some forthcoming reads for the TBR pile.
How to Say Babylon, Safiya St. Clair
Nothing is Missing, Nicole Walters 
All titles can be purchased through our Bookshop storefront where we receive a small commission. http://ptwbooks.com. 
 
This week in publishing: 
National Book Awards 
https://lithub.com/zibby-owens-withdraws-sponsorship-for-the-national-book-awards-over-its-pro-palestinian-agenda/ 
Time shares must read books of 2023
https://time.com/collection/must-read-books-2023/

Beyond 2020 for Black writers and writers of color

In this week’s episode, Ashley discusses the moment beyond 2020 for Black and POC writers. Will the moment last? And how will marginalized writers fare in a post BLM protest world?
 
Articles referenced: 
https://thewalrus.ca/black-books/
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/12/11/opinion/culture/diversity-publishing-industry.html

Writing to Know What We Think

"I don't know what I think, until I write about it." Joan Didion.
In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the current state of the world and the powerful role writing plays in understanding our own thoughts and complex issues.

Who gets to tell stories?

In this week’s episode Ashley M. Coleman discusses who gets to tell stories in reference to the recent Reese Witherspoon pick, Yellowface by R.F. Kuang. 
Join the discussion for the final Read Like a Writer summer series.
This week in publishing: 
Shane McCrae in The New York Review
https://www.nybooks.com/online/2023/07/22/unheard-melodies-shane-mccrae/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2023-07-28_McCrae-BE-3 
The Gamification of Books - https://www.shondaland.com/inspire/books/a44567428/the-gamification-of-reading-is-changing-how-we-approach-books/ 
A.I.’s Inroads in Publishing - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/books/ais-inroads-in-publishing-touch-off-fear-and-creativity.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare 

The Heartbreak Years with Minda Honey

In this week’s episode, we caught up with journalist and author Minda Honey to chat about her juicy memoir The Heartbreak Years. We discuss our favorite character from her dating life, trusting intuition, and letting go of the fairytale. 
Grab your copy of The Heartbreak Years, out October 1st.

Stop Waiting For Perfect with L’Oreal Thompson Payton

In this week's episode we catch up with award-winning journalist, author and PTW community member L'Oreal Thompson Payton to discuss her new book, STOP WAITING FOR PERFECT: STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND INTO YOUR POWER. They discuss imposter syndrome, perfectionism, jealousy and so much more! 
Purchase your copy here. 
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Building Creative Courage with GG Renee

In this episode, we catch up with author and creative coach GG Renee who is working to help writers get what's on the inside, out. She talks about her own writing practice, helping others get unstuck, and the four-week series she worked on for the craft, a weekly newsletter on writing as a part of the Permission Granted community. 
Check out GG's work at http://allthemanylayers.com and follow her at http://instagram.com/ggreneewrites.