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Written In Melanin

Written In Melanin

By C. M. Lockhart

The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a candid glimpse into her journey as a Black indie author.

New episodes are released every Wednesday!

Purchase her latest book from her website CMLockhart.com 🤎
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Episode 18 | Don't Forget to Write!

Written In MelaninMay 11, 2022

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Episode 18 | Don't Forget to Write!
May 11, 202224:47
Episode 17 | No More Expectations

Episode 17 | No More Expectations

As I've been sharing with you guys I very much feel like I'm in a new season of growth, both as an author and as a person. And one of the things I've been sitting with this past week is releasing myself of the expectations I put on myself as an author. And doing that has been giving me so much more peace of mind and made me more productive.

Chelsea's Corner starts at 19:42

**So, I lied about the Discord server 😅 I did make one, but I decided it would be best not to give myself another task to manage. So, please find my podcast on GoodPods. It's an app similar to Goodreads for books, but SO much better and actually user-friendly. I'll chat there or in the comments on YouTube. Sorry about that!**

**Also, there is no video podcast for this episode on Ko-fi. I spent legit 4 hours trying to get it right, but I still have a lot to learn before I can manage it. Please bear with me as I try to figure this out! My goal is to upload the recordings there in the future though.**

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Support Chelsea on Ko-fi: https://Ko-fi.com/CMLockhart

Check out the Melanin Library for books by Black authors at https://MelaninLibrary.com and support it at https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin 

Join her for the Melanin Chat on Tuesdays at 4p EST on YouTube at YouTube.com/c/WrittenInMelanin

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Follow her on Twitter and TikTok @CLockhartWrite, @WrittenNMelanin, and @Melanin_Library

Music by Akia DaGreat

May 04, 202229:36
Written in Melanin Podcast Trailer

Written in Melanin Podcast Trailer

Hello and welcome to everyone listening to the Written in Melanin Podcast, the place where you come to get your weekly dose of melanated creativity. I am your host C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice and the owner of the Melanin Library, an online database of books written by Black authors. And in this space, I offer you full transparency on my journey as a Black and indie author. I'm glad you're here.

Now, let's answer the big question right now: why should you listen to this podcast?

The only reason I can give for that is because it's real. Everything I share on this podcast is a genuine part of my journey as an author and as a human being. From my anxieties and apprehensions about promoting my book and creative content to my excitement about finishing my latest drafts and getting feedback from my beta readers to my hurt and disappointment at losing people who I thought were my genuine friends. It's all real.

And you should listen because, if you clicked on this podcast to begin with, you're probably an author too. Or a creative. Or just someone who can relate to the struggle of being your authentic self on the internet when only showing your best angles is the status quo. And, sometimes, its important to know that you're not alone. That your journey is valid. That there are other people facing the same obstacles as you. And maybe, just maybe, my journey can help you along on yours.

I am a Black indie author. I write fantasy books about Black girls who aren't all that nice. I am a YouTuber and small business owner who is building everything I have from scratch. I have been told the odds are not in my favor, but they never have been so that's not going to stop me. I'm going to conquer every goal I set for myself and I hope you choose to come on this journey with me.

But that's all I can really tell you about why you should listen to this podcast. So, thank you for listening. And, until next time, may all your books be full of melanin.

May 03, 202201:55
Episode 16 | Believe in Yourself

Episode 16 | Believe in Yourself

Welcome to Episode #16 of the Written in Melanin Podcast.

I don't know who needs to hear this today, but I'm definitely going to say this for myself -- believe in yourself. This creative journey is not an easy one, but it's one worth being on, so keep going.

Say something positive: http://www.writteninmelanin.com/episode-16

Purchase We Are the Origin:  https://payhip.com/b/KihME OR  https://amzn.to/35hVsAm

Support Chelsea on Ko-fi: https://Ko-fi.com/CMLockhart

Check out the Melanin Library for books by Black authors at https://MelaninLibrary.com and support it at https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin 

Join her for the Melanin Chat on Tuesdays at 4p EST on YouTube at YouTube.com/c/WrittenInMelanin

Sign up for Dabble Writer (her preferred writing software) using her affiliate link: https://www.dabblewriter.com/?via=cmlockhart

Follow her on Twitter and TikTok @CLockhartWrite, @WrittenNMelanin, and @Melanin_Library

Music by Akia DaGreat

Apr 27, 202223:25
Episode 15 | A New Dawn, A New Day, She's Healing
Apr 20, 202224:24
Ep 14 | It's Been a Rough Week
Apr 13, 202218:38
Episode 13 | Fantasy with Kimberly Lemming

Episode 13 | Fantasy with Kimberly Lemming

Welcome to Episode #13 of the Written in Melanin Podcast.

Today is a special episode you guys because today, Kimberly Lemming is joining me! If you haven't heard of her before, I'm glad that ends for you today. She is the author of the Mead Mishaps series which includes THAT TIME I GOT DRUNK AND SAVED A DEMON, MISTLEFOE, and her upcoming book, THAT TIME I GOT DRUNK AND YEETED A LOVE POTION AT A WEREWOLF. These books are absolutely amazing and hilarious. If you love a fun, lighthearted adventure with a diverse cast, magical creatures, romance, and smut, then trust me when I say that her books are worth getting into.

And today, we're going to be talking to you guys about writing fantasy in general, pantsing your way through the plot, and why we think you should be gaming once you're done being creative!

**Content warning: this episode will contain sprinkles of explicit language. Please listen with headphones.**

Request a promotion: https://MelaninLibrary.com/services

Purchase We Are the Origin:  https://payhip.com/b/KihME OR  https://amzn.to/35hVsAm

Support C. M. Lockhart, her books, and the Melanin Library by joining her Patreon at https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin or visiting her website at https://WrittenInMelanin.com

Check out the Melanin Library for books by Black authors at https://MelaninLibrary.com

Join her for the Melanin Chat on Tuesdays at 4p EST on YouTube (YouTube.com/c/WrittenInMelanin).

Sign up for Dabble Writer (her preferred writing software) using her affiliate link: https://www.dabblewriter.com/?via=cmlockhart

Follow her on social media @CLockhartWrite, @WrittenNMelanin, and @Melanin_Library

Music by Akia DaGreat

Apr 06, 202243:47
Episode 12 | Writer Advice: Consume Everything
Mar 30, 202222:18
Episode 11 | How to be a Good Beta Reader
Mar 23, 202231:24
Episode 10 | Quick Tips for Decoding Social Media
Mar 09, 202230:26
Episode 9 | Marketing as an Introverted Indie Author

Episode 9 | Marketing as an Introverted Indie Author

Welcome to Episode #9 of the Written in Melanin Podcast.

I'm an introvert. It's something I've known about myself for a long time. I know how to be social, but given the choice, I would much rather prefer to be at home with a book or a good anime to binge, spending my time not being perceived by anyone else. That being said, my personality doesn't negate the necessity of putting myself out there -- of making my name known and letting people know who I am, what I do, and why they should be supporting me. It's not easy so I'm sharing what I've learned about marketing and using social media to my advantage.

Leave a comment: http://www.writteninmelanin.com/episode-9

Request a promotion: https://MelaninLibrary.com/services

Purchase We Are the Origin: https://payhip.com/b/KihME OR https://amzn.to/35hVsAm

Support C. M. Lockhart and her books by joining her Patreon at https://Patreon.com/CMLockhart or visiting her website at https://WrittenInMelanin.com

Check out the Melanin Library for books by Black authors at https://MelaninLibrary.com and support it at https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin

Join her for the Melanin Chat on Tuesdays at 4p EST and writing sprints on Thursdays at 1pm EST on Twitch (Twitch.tv/CLockhartWrite) and YouTube (YouTube.com/c/WrittenInMelanin).

Sign up for Dabble Writer (her preferred writing software) using her affiliate link: https://www.dabblewriter.com/?via=cmlockhart

Follow her on social media @CLockhartWrite, @WrittenNMelanin, and @Melanin_Library

Music by Akia DaGreat

Mar 02, 202225:39
Episode 8 | Books and Beta Readers
Feb 23, 202215:16
Episode 7 | We Should Be Able to Critique Black Authors
Feb 16, 202215:45
Episode 6 | My Insecurities as a Creator
Feb 09, 202224:07
Episode 5 | Being an Indie Author
Feb 03, 202215:37
Chelsea's Corner | She's Being Consistent
Jan 28, 202209:21
Complicated vs Complex Stories
Jan 26, 202210:02
Paying for Creative Content
Jan 19, 202215:21
Chelsea's Corner | Focused! Stay Focused!
Jan 14, 202211:57
Go Your Own Way
Jan 12, 202216:45
The Kindred by Alechia Dow Book Review
Jan 10, 202213:47
Chelsea's Corner | Going off Outline
Jan 07, 202208:39
Protecting Your Creative Energy
Jan 05, 202210:45