C. M. Lockhart (Chelsea)

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...

Makes sense! Marketing is so hard right now. Everything is changing and I think now's the time to find a new groove.

Keep going, love. I know it's easier to say than do, but truly — keep going! I'm rooting for you!

Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...

Preparing to edit a novel? Unsure of how to get started? Intimidated by the size of the task?

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Did you write a novel during #FirstDraftFall? Are you thinking it’s time to start editing?

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Writing Roundtables: Revising a Novel - Weeknight Writers Are you preparing to revise a novel for the first time? Struggling to understand how the editing process works? Wondering when, or if, you should bring on beta readers or professional editors? Writing...

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

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I'm so glad you appreciate it!

Love the dedication! 😍

Aye! I hope you enjoy it, love!
Stay warm this weekend 💚

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...

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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 | Welcome to 2026 🥳 Let's talk author goals! YouTube video by Written In Melanin

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

YouTube video by Written In Melanin Crafting Epic Adventures and Querying Tips with M. H. Ayinde | Written Melanin Podcast

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? 😂

May Chaos Reign Over You - Signed Hardcover - Preorder — La Purvis Book Description: Hezi is the purveyor of wine and chaos at Wayward Sip, the safe haven she created to escape her abusive ex. As chaos incarnate, she bestows her golden apples at her discretion and i...

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

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YouTube video by Written In Melanin Navigating Writing and Mentorship with Ravynn K. Stringfield | Written Melanin Podcast

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!

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YouTube video by Written In Melanin Writing Diverse YA Fantasy, Community Building, and Indie Publishing with K.R.S. McEntire

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 | They're raising bigots 🙄 YouTube video by Written In Melanin

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

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YouTube video by Written In Melanin Navigating Corporate America | Insights from author Nicole S. Palmer

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 ✌🏾
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Cut down the patriarchy! ⚔️ Book launch celebration with Tatiana Obey Join Chelsea, Tatiana Obey, and La Purvis as they celebrate the release of Tatiana's newest book Return of the Sistah Samurai. Get the Book: https://melaninlibrary.com/book/8422 - BOOKS 💥All of them:...

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...

Cut down the patriarchy! ⚔️ Book launch celebration with Tatiana Obey YouTube video by Written In Melanin

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? 🤭
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#BVM #BookSky #BlackAuthorSky

That's cool to know! I'm not a Mac girlie at all (tried once and didn't make it 24 hours 😂) but it's cool to know that's an option. But I can imagine the keyboard being annoying.

You're the first person to say you actually write in Vellum. I know it's used for formatting, but I didn't know it was good for drafting. How do you like it?

That's valid! I started using it for a new project first, The Lady Widow, and then migrated Project Necromancer over once I decided I liked it.

I use both now. Just depends on how my brain wants to fight me each day 😂

I wrote my first book in Word but I only use it for editing things now.

Genuine question: what do you like about Word? I know everyone has little things they look for and like.

I still love me some Dabble. I'm never letting it go 😂

Ellipsus has been good for my brain to switch things up though, not gone lie.