• From writing YA to Middle Grade | The challenges of publishing with Sarah Everett

  • Oct 30 2024
  • Length: 40 mins
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From writing YA to Middle Grade | The challenges of publishing with Sarah Everett

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  • Author Sarah Everett joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss her journey transitioning between young adult and middle grade books, the impact of the market on Black authors, and the importance of maintaining a love for writing.


    00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast

    00:24 Introducing Sarah Everett

    02:48 Sarah's Author Journey

    04:34 Writing for Middle Grade vs. Young Adult

    08:11 Sarah's Writing Process

    11:26 The Probability of Everything

    15:40 The Shape of Lost Things

    20:21 Balancing Heavy and Light Reads

    21:43 Writing for Different Age Groups

    24:28 Challenges in the Publishing Market

    27:50 Indie Publishing Insights

    33:58 Advice for Aspiring Authors

    38:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    - 💥 Sarah Everett: http://saraheverettbooks.com/ The Shape of Lost Things

    The Probability of Everything - 🤎 Merch: https://shop.melaninlibrary.com/ - 💚 Chelsea's Books We Are the Origin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/6730 We Are Dying Gods: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/7869 Magic in the Melanin: https://melaninlibrary.com/books/8210 - BookHarts Community | https://discord.gg/XSWtDRMyNb

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