“Writing is failing your way upwards.” — Kwame MbaliaAward-winning author Kwame Mbalia shares behind-the-scenes insight from writing CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD: A HERO LOOKS LIKE YOU for Marvel, his new Star Wars novel, and leading the Disney-Hyperion imprint FREEDOM FIRE—a space dedicated to celebrating Black stories and voices across the diaspora.He also opens up about:How to “fail your way upwards” as a writerWhy some stories are meant just for practiceBalancing creativity, parenting, and deadlinesThe future of diversity and equity in publishingHow research and curiosity fuel his storytelling process💡 Have you subscribed to The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast yet? Hit subscribe and never miss inspiring interviews with authors shaping stories.☕ Support the podcast: KOFI → https://ko-fi.com/storytellersshelfpodcast GOFUNDME → https://www.gofundme.com/f/storytellersshelf✏️ Give this Scrivener a try → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html/storyteller?fpr=storytellerMake sure to Subscribe to our Podcast!

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