Permission to Write Podcast

Toni Morrison Ain’t Fair

We caught up with Mahogany L. Browne during the release of Chlorine Sky, a YA novel written in verse. Join us this week for an insightful conversation with poet, curator, writer, organizer and educator about her writing process and journey, Toni Morrison, and much more. 
Chlorine Sky: https://bookshop.org/a/8081/9780593176399 

Publishing While Black

In this week's episode, we're inviting guests. Ashley M. Coleman is joined by Jana L. Henry and L'Oreal Thompson Payton to discuss the article written by author Laura Warrell, "Publishing While Black." The panel covers writing for a Black audience, identity and how it shows up in their work and much more.
Reference article: https://lithub.com/laura-warrell-on-publishing-while-black/ 

Writing Organizations Doing the Work

In this week's episode, we're discussing some hot topics in the literary world. On the heels of huge news around shuttering publications, naturally, there is always a buzz about starting, the next or the new thing, when all the while there are tons of smaller literary organizations doing the work already. Mentioned in this episode: 
Well Read Black Girl 
Hurston/Wright Foundation 
Blue Stoop PHL 

The Relationship Between Writer and Editor

In this week's episode of the PTW Office Hours podcast, we chat with Lashanda Anakwah an associate editor at Simon & Schuster at the time of recording. She discusses how she got her start, the relationship between writer and editor and much more. 

Black Love in Literature

This week's episode is solo dolo. Ashley M. Coleman talks about some of the journey with GOOD MORNING, LOVE being categorized as a romance. Also, the typical beats and tropes with romance, writing choices, and much more. She also digs into some standout contemporary love stories that include: 
HONEY & SPICE, Bolu Babalola 
YOU MADE A FOOL OF DEATH WITH YOUR BEAUTY, Akwaeki Emezi 
LOVE RADIO, Ebony LaDelle 
 

Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, and Pivots in Publishing

In this episode, we caught up with journalist and author of the forthcoming STOP WAITING FOR PERFECT, L'Oreal Thompson Payton. Get into it as we discuss balancing writing and motherhood, pivots in publishing, getting back in the newsroom and much more. 

Getting it Done

We caught up with Writer, Director, and Producer Christina Faith. Love You Right, Who is Christmas Eve?, Grio's Masters of the Game are just a few of the titles but there is so much more that Faith has locked and loaded. We talk about networking, proof of concept, writing for feature films vs. television and so much more! 

Self Care for Black Women

Oludara Adeeyo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and author of Self-Care For Black Women and the Affirmations for Black Women Journal. We caught up with her to chat about her debut book. We discussed being uncompromising as a Black creator, navigating burnout and career pivots, and being approached for book projects. 
Affirmations for Black Women Journal: https://bookshop.org/a/8081/9781507220191

Talking Middle Grade

Tamika Burgess, author of Sincerely Sicily chats about her writing process, finding an agent, and much more. 
Sincerely Sicily: https://bookshop.org/a/8081/9780063159600 

PTW Office Hours - Trailer

Writer and Author Ashley M. Coleman invites guests from various areas of journalism, publishing, and freelance industries to talk writing craft. From writing practice to managing finances as an author, we cover it all in candid, insightful conversations around the craft and business of words.