How a publisher is shaping modern African literature
In this episode, I chat with editor and publisher, Anwuli Ojogwu, about some trends in modern African literature.Continue reading How a publisher is shaping modern African literature
How to bring communities to life for young readers
I chat with Uma Krishnaswami about her latest work, Birds on the Brain. I think of this episode as a mini-masterclass in writing for young readers.Continue reading How to bring communities to life for young readers
Two writers on getting an MFA: Workshops and homesickness
Charlie Muhumuza and Chido Muchemwa, PhD, answer the ultimate question: Is getting an MFA necessary for writers?Continue reading Two writers on getting an MFA: Workshops and homesickness
Starting a literary magazine: AI, Submissions, and Funding
Ukamaka Olisakwe, the founder and editor-in-chief of Isele Magazine, shares the realities of starting a literary magazine in 2020 and building it into a key platform for African writers.Continue reading Starting a literary magazine: AI, Submissions, and Funding
A critic’s view on the Nigerian movie industry
Jerry Chiemeke and I discuss his work as a movie critic and what he thinks the Nigerian movie industry needs to compete globally.Continue reading A critic’s view on the Nigerian movie industry
How to write from dreams and the cure for writers’ block
Mubanga Kalimamukwento shares the cure for writers’ block, how to write from dreams, and insights from writing Obligations to the Wounded.Continue reading How to write from dreams and the cure for writers’ block
From beach idea to self-published children’s book: Stephanie C. Watterson’s inspiring story
From a beach idea in Cuba to a self-published children’s book, Stephanie C. Watterson is evidence that you can manifest your dreams if you’ll just take a leap!Continue reading From beach idea to self-published children’s book: Stephanie C. Watterson’s inspiring story
How enamel pins became a creative enterprise
Rubeena Ianigro, Founder of The Gray Muse and The Aura Market, and I talk about why (and how) creative entrepreneurs should (and can) establish internal control to grow and pivot in their businesses.Continue reading How enamel pins became a creative enterprise
“Cry, but move on quickly”: Life as an immigrant artist
Tèmítáyò Olófinlúà and I unpack what it means to write in foreign places and fight for one’s creativity. Continue reading “Cry, but move on quickly”: Life as an immigrant artist
Why did JJ Lee curate horrible Christmas stories?
JJ Lee and I go behind the scenes of his anthology of Christmas epiphanies.Continue reading Why did JJ Lee curate horrible Christmas stories?