Author's Mind

THE AUTHOR'S MIND
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Welcome to The Author's Mind where stories speak louder than silence. I'm your host, Jennifer Laker, a lover of words and a believer in their power to heal, teach and transform. Here, we read beyond the pages exploring social issues like mental health, suicide and gender-based violence through the voices of African writers and dreamers. This podcast is more than talk; it's a movement to give recognition, hope and purpose to every storyteller across Africa. Because every voice matters and every story deserves to be heard. If you are new here, feel at home and don't forget to like and share

Episodes

  1. 5 MAR

    ARE MEN FACING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE?

    The video is about a writer who experiences GBV and uses his voice and writings through poems to help GBV. He is also a social activist against GBV

    28 min

  2. 5 MAR

    THE POWER OF POETRY AS SELF-EXPRESSION

    Writing her truth: Deep Conversation with Ugandan poet Michelle In this soulful episode, we sit down with Mitchelle, a Ugandan writer and poet whose words cut deep and heal hearts. She opens up about her journey with poetry, how writing became her form of healing and the realities of being a young writer in Uganda today.

    41 min

  3. 5 MAR

    THE ART OF SONGWRITING

    Kyle, a music writer tells us about the beauty and dynamics of song-writing

    53 min

  4. 5 MAR

    FROM DEATH ROW TO PURPOSE

    The African book 'Living lies' was based on a true story. The life of Shadrach Magara

    1h 8m

  5. 5 MAR

    SCREEN WRITING TIPS EXPLAINED BY A FILM WRITING

    Screenwriting tips explained by a Film-writer

    47 min

  6. 5 MAR

    THE NAGOYE TREE

    In this episode, we sit down with Lloyd Lutara, Ugandan author of the Nagoye Tree to explore the world of storytelling from writing powerful books to crafting scripts for the screen. Lloyd Lutara opens up about his creative journey, what inspires his stories and how his bringing African narratives to life through both literature and film.

    44 min

  7. 5 MAR

    WHY YOU MUST COPYRIGHT YOUR BOOK

    He explains how you can protect your work as a writer in Uganda

    55 min

  8. 5 MAR

    IS SUICIDE A PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUE?

    This episode navigates the issues our society is facing that lead to suicide

    54 min
  9. HOW TO BECOME A BEST-SELLER

    5 MAR

    HOW TO BECOME A BEST-SELLER

    WANT TO KNOW HOW TO TURN YOUR BOOK INTO A BEST-SELLER? In this episode of Author's Mind, we break down the real strategy behind becoming a best-selling author, especially as an African writer. It's not just about writing a great book; it's about positioning, publicity, partnerships and purpose. We discuss: - Building a powerful author brand - Creating buzz before and after your book launch - Using PR, media, and podcasts to amplify your voice - Strategic book tours and community engagement - Leveraging partnerships for wider distribution - Why storytelling with impact makes your book unforgettable If you're a first-time writer or preparing for your next launch, this episode gives you practical, actionable steps to move from ''published'' to ''profitable and from 'author' to 'authority' At Author's Mind, we don't just talk about books, we talk about influence, impact and visibility.

    57 min
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Welcome to The Author's Mind where stories speak louder than silence. I'm your host, Jennifer Laker, a lover of words and a believer in their power to heal, teach and transform. Here, we read beyond the pages exploring social issues like mental health, suicide and gender-based violence through the voices of African writers and dreamers. This podcast is more than talk; it's a movement to give recognition, hope and purpose to every storyteller across Africa. Because every voice matters and every story deserves to be heard. If you are new here, feel at home and don't forget to like and share

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