The Paradox of Jessie Redmon Fauset: The Most Prolific and Most Forgotten Novelist of the Harlem Renaissance
Who Was Jessie Redmon Fauset and why don’t you know her name? Jessie Redmon Fauset was the most prolific novelist of the Harlem Renaissance, and yet she is probably the most overlooked and under-appreciated writer. Find out why and how we can change her literary legacy.
How Do You Make a Living as a Writer? Lessons from Langston Hughes
Did you know that Langston Hughes is recognized as the first African-American writer to make a living solely from his writing? So, studying his success and strategies can show us how to make a living as a writer in hard times.
How to Find Your Passion and Purpose for Writing with Maya Angelou as Your Guide
Maya Angelou is a literary treasure who wrote 32 books over her lifetime. Here are the lessons she learned on how to live a passionate and purpose-driven literary life.
Reed, Write, & Create is the Best Black Literary Podcast!
The Read, Write and Create podcast was selected as the Best Literary Podcast by the Black podcasting Awards in 2023. Find out what makes the Read, Write and Create podcast special, and what other Black literary podcasts you should be listening to.