TOMORROW is the day for our virtual deep dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel! Join us to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin ,with moderator @diannalgunn.bsky.social!

Just TWO DAYS until our virtual deep dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel! Join us to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin ,with moderator @diannalgunn.bsky.social! weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w...

Preorders OPEN ✨🚀 CAPTURED AMONG THE STARS by @clockhartwrite.bsky.social Captain Kyra Johnson: surviving grief, claiming power, and now… captured by alien crocodiles. 🐊👽 💙📚⚡ PB writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw2p HB writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw2h E writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw2e

Just THREE DAYS until our virtual deep dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel! Join us to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin ,with moderator @diannalgunn.bsky.social! weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w...

Just FOUR DAYS until our virtual deep dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel! Join us to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin ,with moderator @diannalgunn.bsky.social! weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w...

So excited!! #BlackBookSky

BOOK REVEAL: Captured Among the Stars by @clockhartwrite.bsky.social Coming May 26 2026 PRE-ORDER links below! Paperback: writteninmelanin.com/store… Hardback: writteninmelanin.com/store��� E-book: writteninmelanin.com/store… Run, and pre-order book 2 in the The Lady Widow s#booksky##bookky #book

dope cover but you're telling me i have to wait *checks calendar* 2 more months before i get the sequel? the anticipation! 🥹😩 (nah but fr fr, ya'll should check this out)

Cover Reveal Time 🥳❤️ I get the pleasure to officially announce the upcoming sequel The Lady Widow series written by my friend! @clockhartwrite.bsky.social Captured Among the Stars will be available in forms May 26 2026! For one last adventure! Preorder now! writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw2p

It's a COVER REVEAL 👀 I'm crazy excited to share the cover for the second book in my novella series, THE LADY WIDOW: CAPTURED AMONG THE STARS 😆 The journey continues where DEATH AMONG THE STARS left off and it's coming to you May 26, 2026! writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw2p #BookSky #BlackAuthor

Just FIVE DAYS until our virtual deep dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel! Join us to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin ,with moderator @diannalgunn.bsky.social! weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w...

Just TEN DAYS until Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel!! Grab your ticket today & join us on March 7th to learn about editing from our amazing guests, @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin!

Editing a novel is a massive process, with several stages that often take a year or more and send you on an emotional rollercoaster - but there are ways to make it easier Join us on March 7th to learn them from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin 1/2

Episode 4 Bookish Anime Lover. Premiers Tomorrow 5pm CET My guest: C.M. Lockhart @melaninlibrary.com We chat about anime, childhood memories, representation, books & writing. EP premiers on the YT channel @WhichHobbyIsIt youtu.be/8Rd_ElMh6W4 Subscribe and set your notifications to stay updated.

This is a very important video to watch. Thank you Ashley the Barroness. One comment from IG was America isn’t becoming Germany. America is becoming America. That really hit home for me. Watch this! Be uncomfortable.

IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN A WEEK!

Kind of fucks you up to realize that these men were using plaintext on gmail to discuss child trafficking, and yet Google and companies just like them want to surveil you and restrict what content you have access to so as to "keep children safe."

This was a fantastic interview! I'm so glad I get to be a part of it 💚

This sounds super fun! “A grieving widow becomes an intergalactic bounty hunter to avenge the murder of her husband.”

I'm dropping the sequel to DEATH AMONG THE STARS in 68 days. Anyone want to read the first book before then? 👀 It comes with a chance to get the second book free 🤭 forms.gle/kdQ6YFjmFmu9...

This #WriterShareWednesday, we want to remind you that WE have something exciting coming up - our first virtual deep-dive of 2026, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel with @clpolk.com, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social, @vriccithode.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin! weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w...

Preparing to edit a novel? Unsure of how to get started? Intimidated by the size of the task? Come to Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel, a virtual deep dive into revision timelines, strategies, and more with @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin ½

Did you write a novel during #FirstDraftFall? Are you thinking it’s time to start editing? Come to Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel to learn how the pros edit their books from @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin! 1/2

You’ve heard “a good novel isn’t written, it’s REwritten”, but how DO you rewrite a novel? Find out on March 7th at our upcoming virtual deep-dive, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel, featuring @clpolk.com olk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social & Jade Benjamin 1/3

Love the dedication! 😍

For anyone about to be hunkering down this weekend, the first book of my Black space opera series is on sale today. Stay safe y'all 🤎 writteninmelanin.com/store/p/tlw1...

Tickets are AVAILABLE NOW for our first public event of 2026, Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel, featuring @clpolk.com, @vriccithode.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social and Jade Benjamin talking about revision timelines, strategies, and more weeknightwriters.com/2026/01/20/w... 1/2

The Melanin Chat returns 😆 I can't believe 2026 marks 7 YEARS of doing the Melanin Chat, but here we are! We'll be streaming live tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 at 11a EST. So, come through, have a few laughs, and hang out with us! www.youtube.com/live/EvuFrFK...

Slots in March currently available: 11 Mar 18 Mar 25 Mar and all other months also now open for author interview slots. Always happy to boost indies, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, ND, working class voices, also small press and trad press. (No fees). @melaninlibrary.com #IndieAuthors

I had a great time chatting to @clockhartwrite.bsky.social on the Written in Melanin Podcast. We talked about my *long* querying journey, self-rejection, worldbuilding, and more. Watch here: youtu.be/y36z0WnVDpc

I'm still getting used to this platform, but is this a place of honesty or engagement? Because I'd love to go back to a place of honesty like Twitter was circa 2018

For the new people following me, hi! 😆👋🏾 I'm glad you're here! Also, serious question, how are y'all finding me? 😂

What would you do if a dragon alpha walked into your bar, calmed your chaos, and decided you were hers? 🤭 Hezi faces this exact dilemma in MAY CHAOS REIGN OVER YOU by @purviswrites.bsky.social It released today so y'all already know what to do! #BVM #Romantasy www.purviswrites.com/store/p/may-...

I had so much fun chatting with @clockhartwrite.bsky.social for the Written in Melanin podcast about my YA digital epistolary Love in 280 Characters or Less! Check out our conversation here or on Spotify! youtu.be/pIUBGSqSOWY?...

Have y'all seen the podcast I did with K. R. S. McEntire Cause if you haven't, you should go watch it now. She's passionate about writing YA and supporting indie authors in YA, and amplifying diverse voices. youtu.be/Dxa2wukLtUk

The Melanin Chat has returned! And I’ve got some strong opinions about what’s been going on in the world. #BVM #BlackBookSky youtube.com/live/RTGFL0H...

I have been doing my best to rest and slow down, but I forgot to tell y'all that I did an interview with Nicole S. Palmer and talked about the weight of being a Black woman in corporate America. And idk, a Monday morning in 2025 felt like a good time to tell y'all about it 😂 youtu.be/Ixo0fVyZceE

We're out running errands and while Ben drives us around I'm getting into Outdrawn. I'm forming lots of opinions, so if you want to get in on the conversation and support the Melanin Library, join the DNF Bookclub. We meet tomorrow at 7p EST ✌🏾 shop.melaninlibrary.com/pages/member

It's about to start! Come hang with me @obeytheauthor.bsky.social and @purviswrites.bsky.social to talk anime and celebrate Tatiana's release day for RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI! youtube.com/live/2iagMw6...

I'm throwing a release day launch party at 1:00 CST to celebrate the launch of RETURN OF THE SISTAH SAMURAI! I'll be joined by fellow author homies @purviswrites.bsky.social and @clockhartwrite.bsky.social. You know, just blerds hanging out being blerds. Link: www.youtube.com/live/2iagMw6...

New post up on the channel 🌻 Because who doesn't love a good rant? 🤭 youtu.be/5A4UALAidYU?... #BVM #BookSky #BlackAuthorSky

Authors. What's your preferred writing software? 🤔 youtu.be/4PxQrhSABS4 #BVM #AuthorSky #WritingCommunity

Morning listening. Written in Melanin podcast (@clockhartwrite.bsky.social) featuring interview with @richardwriteson.bsky.social on writing Black romance with characters in their 40s. Really great conversation.🎧📚💕✍🏾 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... #RomanceBookSky #BlackBookSky #Romancelandia

Are there any writers writing today? 👀 I'm hosting writing sprints at 11a EST if you want to write together ✌🏾 www.youtube.com/live/6t2f_V1... #WritingCommunity

I dropped a new YouTube video today for all my authors who want to know how to sell their book (cause let’s be honest, that’s the hardest part of authoring) I don’t know if y’all pay attention to video links on here, but here it is. Hopefully, it helps 🤎 youtu.be/By14rZhseNc

Effective Outsourcing for Authors will have moderator @mplbooks.bsky.social & panelists @diannalgunn.bsky.social, @clockhartwrite.bsky.social, @tanyagold.bsky.social, and @scarlettchase.bsky.social sharing how they've found & worked with pros in their publishing journeys 5/?

The Melanin Chat is today! 3 guesses what we're talking about 🤭 www.youtube.com/live/mOx7fmv...

Wow. We really out here losing reading comprehension skills, huh? Next y'all gone be arguing with babies who hand you they little phones because they hung up on you 😭 None of it is REAL my dudes.

If y’all are into writing sprints, I’m hosting some now on my channel ✌🏾 youtube.com/live/0UyNPMx...

There's a new podcast episode out with @antoinebandele.bsky.social! We talk about the secret behind writing a good fantasy series and why in person events are important as an indie author. There were so many gems in here, so get into it! youtu.be/Essmi8ViZ0U #BVM #BlackBookSky