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The Black List's Randy Winston hosts the live visual podcast Read the Acknowledgments. The podcast is designed for book and writing professionals to share their industry experiences and help give writers a clear picture of the ecosystem that is publishing. The series exists in part to fundraise for writers and literary nonprofits in need. We encourage viewers and listeners to make donations to writer support funds such as the Authors League Fund, Hedgebrook, Baldwin for the Arts, and Lampblack's Direct Aid Fund. Read the Acknowledgments is a subsidiary of The Black List, LLC.

  1. 1월 21일

    Porscha Burke & Yahdon Israel on the Work of Being An Editor

    Storehouse Voices' Associate Publisher Porscha Burke and Yahdon Israel, Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster join Randy to discuss the how books are acquired, the author-editor relationship, how books are sold, and the acquisition to publication timeline. Subscribe to the podcast via Substack and Spotify. Highlights include how editors rest, books editors read for leisure, the power of stories and much more.

    1시간 8분

  2. 1월 15일

    Parul Bavishi & Matt Trinetti of the London Writers’ Salon

    Founders Matt Trinetti and Parul Bavishi are on a mission to build the world’s most encouraging and engaging writing community, and help every human to realize their creative potential through writing; they discuss how with Randy Winston. Subscribe to the podcast via  Substack and Spotify. Highlights include how to support a growing community, How the London Writers' Salon works, writing advice for writers, and much more. Books mentioned in the episode: COSTANZA by Rachel Blackmore ASK ME HOW IT WORKS by Deepa Paul THE NOTORIOUS VIRTUES by Alwyn Hamilton THE GOLDEN HOUR by Kate Lord Brown

    1시간 13분

  3. 2025. 12. 15.

    Nicole Dennis-Benn and Leslie Shipman on the author-speaking agent relationship

    Award-winning novelist Nicole Dennis-Benn and Leslie Shipman, Founder of The Shipman Agency, join Randy to discuss the author-speaking agent relationship, how The Shipman Agency works, professional boundaries, and the importance of a strong writing community. Subscribe to the podcast via Substack and Spotify. Highlights include the difference between a book agent and a speaking agent, what an author learns from book one to book three, negotiating terms and much more. Books mentioned in the episode:

    1시간 12분

  4. 2025. 08. 27.

    Ashley Garland and Glory Anne Plata on the value of book publicists

    Riverhead Books' Publicity Director Ashley Garland and Assistant Director of Publicity Glory Anne Plata join Randy to discuss the author-publicist relationship, book tours, the role of a publicist, and the importance of author websites. Subscribe to the podcast via Spotify and Substack. Highlights include book jacket decision-makers, keys to publicity campaigns, the never-ending book publicity cycle and much more. Books mentioned in the episode: Mỹ Documents by Kevin Nguyen Audition by Katie Kitamura

    1시간 9분

  5. 2025. 08. 11.

    Zakiya Dalila Harris and Sincere Brooks on voice in writing, finding inspiration, and advocating for emerging writers

    Best selling author Zakiya Dalila Harris and writing professor Sincere Brooks join Randy to discuss advocating for writers, writing pain points, and book-adjacent writing inspiration. Subscribe to the podcast via Spotify and Substack. Highlights include how to protect your craft, writing scenes, empathy in story and much more. Books mentioned in the episode: THE OTHER BLACK GIRL by Zakiya Dalila Harris

    1시간 13분

  6. 2025. 08. 06.

    Episode 12: Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Maura Cheeks, Josefine Kals on the importance of craft, community, and knowing the publishing business

    Best selling and critically acclaimed authors Maura Cheeks and Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, and Summit Books Associate Publisher Josefine Kals join Randy, live at Liz's Book Bar in Brooklyn, NY to discuss the importance of craft, relationships in and outside of the book world, and how to navigate the business of publishing. Subscribe to the podcast via  Spotify and Substack. Highlights include the value of indie booksellers and librarians, book advances, publicity strategies and much more.   Books mentioned in the episode: FRIDAY BLACK by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah CHAIN GANG ALL-STARS by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah ACTS OF FORGIVENESS by Maura Cheeks

    1시간 12분

  7. 2025. 04. 22.

    Episode 11: Spotify's Casey Acierno, Henna Silvennoinen, and JED’s Courtney Knowles discuss the Spotify x JED Impact Award

    Spotify’s Henna Silvennoinen, Casey Acierno, & JED’s Courtney Knowles join Randy to discuss how fiction writers can participate in the Spotify x JED Impact Award: A Mental Health in Fiction initiative.  Spotify x JED Impact Award Submission Page Spotify’s Mental Health Resource Hub for Writers Subscribe to the podcast via Spotify and Substack. Highlights include what makes an unpublished manuscript eligible, how many projects will be selected for $50K in grants, helpful mental health resources for writers, mental health misconceptions, Spotify and JED’s history of work in the mental health space, and much more.  News on this initiative Variety Spotify For The Record JED: News and Views

    1시간 1분

  8. 2025. 04. 21.

    Episode 10: Minal Hajratwala and Raychelle Heath on the Unicorn Authors Club and The Importance of Writers Supporting Writers

    Subscribe to the podcast via Spotify and Substack. Highlights include the origin of Unicorn Authors Club, the importance of writers supporting writers, how to pitch your project, and much more. Books mentioned in the episode: Bountiful Instructions for Enlightenment by Minal Hajratwala Leaving India: My Family’s Journey From Five Villages to Five Continents by Minal Hajratwala The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh More from The Black List: Check out our opportunities for fiction writers! 2025 Unpublished Novel Award: a $10k Grant opportunity Spotify x JED Impact Award: A Mental Health in Fiction Initiative The Genre Films Manuscript Partnership ONYX Collective Manuscript Initiative

    1시간 9분
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The Black List's Randy Winston hosts the live visual podcast Read the Acknowledgments. The podcast is designed for book and writing professionals to share their industry experiences and help give writers a clear picture of the ecosystem that is publishing. The series exists in part to fundraise for writers and literary nonprofits in need. We encourage viewers and listeners to make donations to writer support funds such as the Authors League Fund, Hedgebrook, Baldwin for the Arts, and Lampblack's Direct Aid Fund. Read the Acknowledgments is a subsidiary of The Black List, LLC.

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