Podcast appearances and mentions of dawn michelle hardy

Between the authors landing 6 figure deals to the editors sourcing new talent: the publishing industry in America is much whiter than the general population. While some progress has been made since the #PublishingPaidMe movement of June 2020, there is still a long way to go to make the publishing industry equitable. On this episode, we learn about how industry insiders are breaking down barriers for aspiring authors of color. First, we hear from published author Khalisa Rae about how she found her voice as a poet and, after facing discrimination in her youth, found mentorship and belonging at an HBCU, which ultimately set her on the path to becoming an award-winning writer. Then, host Carla Harris sits down with publishing expert Dawn Michelle Hardy, also known as The Literary Lobbyist. Dawn has spent the last 20 years helping authors of color get published and paid, and shares her insights on what it takes to get a book published, as well as how she is seeing the industry become more accessible for talented writers who've traditionally been left off bookshelves, and what more needs to be done. https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/inclusive-innovation-and-opportunity Disclaimer textThe guest speakers are neither employees nor affiliated with Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. (“Morgan Stanley”). The views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. The information and figures contained herein has been obtained from sources outside of Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley makes no representations or guarantees as to the accuracy or completeness of information or data from sources outside of Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information or data contained in this podcast. This podcast does not provide individually tailored investment advice and is not a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.© 2022 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Members SIPC.

Womenlines takes pleasure to welcome Book Publicist Dawn Michelle Hardy from the USA to the ‘Books for Excellence' show. What does a publicist do for a book, is a common question asked by many authors or prospective authors. Listen to Dawn in her heartfelt conversation with Womenlines founder Charu Mehrotra where she has shared how she helps authors reach as many potential readers as possible. Dawn Michelle Hardy is an award-winning book publicist and highly sought-after publishing consultant who transitioned from a fashion career. In 2004 she leapt into entrepreneurship and formed Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting Agency to aid and advocate for Black writers and their books. A ‘Cool Jobs' profile by Ebony magazine, recognized Dawn as the ‘literary lobbyist' for her passion in bringing the books of creatives and thought leaders to market with national media attention, awards and events. Called a “powerhouse who shares industry truths” in Upscale magazine Dawn is a frequent podcast guest and conference presenter who teaches platform building, proposal writing and the best practices for securing a traditional book deal. She launched Publishing in Your Pajamas a virtual one-day conference for emerging authors and hosts and produced Book Banter TV is a cool interactive streaming series about writers and their books. Recently featured in Forbes Women, Dawn Michelle Hardy is celebrating her 20th year in the book publishing industry, has rebranded her agency to The Literary Lobbyist and continues to champion BIPOC writers of fiction and non-fiction, poetry, children's books, and memoirs with great passion. Are you looking out for physical health, leadership skills, mindset health, and image branding strengthening tools to be the best version of yourself? Subscribe to weekly free powerful updates of an online magazine for women's Womenlines for free. Buy some interesting products for women from the Best Sellers page of Womenlines!

Today's guest Kathleen Naytia is an editor, podcaster and writer of speculative fiction, and she has joined me to talk all about editing. So if you have any plans of getting your work out there as a writer, then this conversation is a must listen. As my guest last week - Dawn Michelle Hardy said - editing is a non-negotiable (and by the way - if you haven't listened to last week's episode, then go take a listen - it is gold if you are writing or planning to write a book). Kathleen and I go deep into talking about editing - what the editing process is (and what it isn't) and how having the right editor can make your work better and improve your writing. We talk about how to choose an editor, the questions to ask, and how to advocate for yourself during the editing process. We got a bit nerdy talking about how language has evolved over time and also ableist language, and how an editor can help to ensure that your use of language keeps you true to your intentions for your story, as well as the nuance involved particularly in fiction and memoir. And we talk about different types of editing and when you can bring in that type of support. Kathleen is also a writer of speculative fiction, so we talk about her own writing practice, how a book by Octavia Butler changed her life, and her podcast Loud in theatre. This conversation is full of wisdom about the importance of editing to writing and publishing your work and I think it is a must listen for anyone who wants to write and bring that story into the world. If you want to support us you can join our Patreon community over at https://www.patreon.com/safiyarobinson You can check out season 1 guests and other season 2 guests of Writing Black Joy over on https://www.writingblackjoy.com/ Check out Kathleen's podcast Loud in the Theater over on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/loud-in-the-theater/id1561710813 Kathleen and I talk about the book "The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake" and you can find it at https://www.amazon.com/Particular-Sadness-Lemon-Cake/dp/0385720963/ref=sr_1_1 Follow Kathleen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kathleen_naytia/ And remember - if you want to write a book, and want to work with me as a writing coach or editor, then head on over to my website https://www.safiyarobinson.com/ or follow me over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/safiyarobinson77/ and follow https://www.instagram.com/writingblackjoy/

This week I am joined by Dawn Michelle Hardy, “The Literary Lobbyist,” a creative publicity strategist and staunch advocate for self-published and traditionally published authors. Dawn and I talked about: the importance of audience building and several ways you can do that - whether you write fiction or non-fiction, even memoirs. We also talk about self publishing vs traditional and how to make that decision, the importance of editing - no matter how you are publishing - how to find an agent, and how to increase your chances of finding an agent, the landscape of the publishing industry for Black writers and creatives and so much more. Dawn also talked about a new initiative from the literary lobbyist - a speakers bureau that brings Black writers and writers of color to speak at Historically Black colleges and universities - so that creatives can learn more about the publishing industry and the opportunities within. This conversation is chock full of strategies and advice for writers who want to put their books out into the world - whether you want a traditional publishing contract, or you want to self-publish. If you want to support us you can join our Patreon community over at https://www.patreon.com/safiyarobinson You can check out season 1 guests (including Javacia and Jacqueline) and other season 2 guests of Writing Black Joy over on https://www.writingblackjoy.com/ Check out Love in a carry on bag by Sadeqa Johnson on https://www.amazon.com/Love-Carry-Bag-Sadeqa-Johnson-ebook/dp/B007HBKQK4/ref=sr_1_1 Check out "From the block to the boardroom" by Tracey Syphax on https://www.amazon.com/Block-Boardroom-Tracey-D-Syphax/dp/0985029501/ref=sr_1_3 If you want to know more about Dawn's program Publishing in your pajamas then head over to www.PublishingInYourPajamas.com Follow Dawn on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Theliterarylobbyist/ And remember - if you want to write a book, and want to work with me as a writing coach or editor, then head on over to my website https://www.safiyarobinson.com/ or follow me over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/safiyarobinson77/ and follow https://www.instagram.com/writingblackjoy/  

I had such a great conversation with award-winning book publicist, literary agent, and publishing consultant,  Dawn Michelle Hardy! Listen in to hear about what a book agent is and what a book agent is looking for! About Dawn-- As a high energy, award-winning book publicist, literary agent, and publishing consultant, Dawn Michelle Hardy advocates for storytellers, entrepreneurs, and executives who want to share their creativity and knowledge with the world using a book.  Ninety percent of her clients over the past eighteen years come from referrals or online research. For the past eight years Dawn has facilitated campaigns that have garnered awards and industry honors for debut authors in the categories of poetry, children's books, women's fiction, non-fiction sports and business books  Dawn is a creative strategist who understands that promoting authors is rooted in discoverability, granting access and taking an entrepreneurial approach. Website  TheLiteraryLobbyist.com  |  Facebook  @TheLiteraryLobbyist  |  Twitter  @DawnMichellePR    Instagram  @TheLiteraryLobbyist  Meet the host: ✔Sharvette Mitchell  helps high achieving service based women entrepreneurs position their expertise with a polished visual brand, increase visibility with speaking opportunities, build authority with a published book and convert more customers with elevated content marketing.  She does this with her signature Platform Builder group coaching program. ✔Learn more at her website, www.Mitchell-Productions.com ❤Subscribe to her  YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/sharvette?sub_confirmation=1

Ever thought about writing a book? How would you publish your book? All these are questions for a seasoned professional like Dawn Michelle-Hardy. Ms.Sisi The Real InfoPreneur brings you information from those who have it.

Ever thought about writing a book? How would you publish your book? All these are questions for a seasoned professional like Dawn Michelle-Hardy. Ms.Sisi The Real InfoPreneur brings you information from those who have it.

In this week’s episode, we amplify the voice of The Literary Lobbyist -- Dawn Michelle Hardy. Dawn holds dual titles in publishing— book publicist and literary agent. She is the President of Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting, and also the brainchild behind Publishing in Your Pajamas, a virtual writers conference that educates and empowers aspiring and debut authors.  In the publicity space, Dawn Michelle Hardy has aided novelists and non-fiction authors for 17 years on their climb to publishing success by using strategic promotions to expand their readership, build their brands, win awards and garner national and local media attention. She is an award-winning publicist, conference speaker and sought after book publishing consultant who believes that promoting writers and their work is truly about discoverability, access, and an entrepreneurial approach. Her clients have won a wide range of awards including the IPPY, USA Best Book Award, Eric Hoffer Award and a sports narrative that was Shortlisted for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing.  Some of the authors she has serviced with book publicity include, Sadeqa Johnson (Love in a Carry-on Bag)  Jayne Allen, (Black Girls Must Die Exhausted), Tia Williams (The Perfect Find), Clint Smith (Counting Descent), D. Watkins (The Beastside: Living and Dying While Black in America), Resurrection to Rejection by Steven Eugene Carter, and From the Block to the Boardroom by Tracey Syphax. As a Literary Agent, her client's body of work includes a biography on Nicki Minaj, NBA-Allstar Allen Iverson, the Superbowl winning Seattle Seahawks and The New York Jets, along with a memoir that was adapted to the screen with the Syfy Channel, an essay collection and a forthcoming narrative on self-care for black women publishing in 2021. Listen in as we speak about Dawn's journey in the world of publishing. What you'll learn: Dawn's early career years as a literary agent & publicist and what sparked the establishment of her own agency. What a typical day looks like for her in both spaces serving as a literary agent & publicist. The type of content and body of work she's looking to represent and tips on how to partner with her. Key tips on how to author your memoir in 2020 and additional services and resources she's offering to assist you in your writing goals. CONNECT WITH: Dawn Michelle Hardy IG: TheLiteraryLobbyist | FB: DreamRelationsPR | LinkedIn: Dawn Michelle Hardy Websites: http://dreamrelationspr.com/ https://publishinginyourpajamas.com/ Rapid Fire Questions: Are you more productive at night or in the morning? What book had the most significant impact on you? Books mentioned in our conversation: Becoming -- Michelle Obama His Testimonies, My Heritage -- Kristie Anyabwile & Kim Cash Tate  Year of Yes -- Shonda Rhimes True to the Game -- Terri Woods This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. OUR NARRATIVE FROM OUR PERSPECTIVE! Connect with us Click Here To Join The Melanated Conversations Collective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanatedconvos/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/melanatedconvos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melanatedconvos/ DON’T MISS AN EPISODE OF MELANATED CONVERSATIONS! Click here to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe to us on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to us on Spotify. Click here to subscribe to us on Google Podcasts.  LOVE THIS EPISODE? PLEASE CLICK HERE TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS!  [music: "Fly" by Makaih Beats]  

Today's #minirant advice comes from Dawn Michelle Hardy, founder of Dream Relations PR and literary consultant agency; she is also known as the Literary Lobbyist. She has the ability to help authors reach their readership, win awards, and garner national and local media attention. Dawn is both a publicist and a literary agent. She continues to build her list with memoirs, sports biographies, contemporary fiction for women of color, essay collections by notable figures and non-fiction narratives about race, class, and gender. So on this episode of Mini-Rants, Dawn will share advice to new and self-published authors on getting started.

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back publicist/agent and founder of Dream Relations PR Dawn Michelle Hardy to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her passion for helping authors and what it's been like to share her knowledge with the world.

"The Literary Lobbyist" Dawn Michelle Hardy has worked in the book publishing industry for more than 10 years as a book publicist with her own agency, Dream Relations PR, and as an agent with Serendipity Literary Agency. On this episode of Support is Sexy podcast, Dawn teaches a masterclass on traditional book publishing, shares what you need to know as an author to write a captivating book proposal, and what the process REALLY looks like from getting your book deal to getting your book on the book shelf. 

On this episode, we hear from Dawn Michelle Hardy an Entrepreneur, Publicist, Literary Agent and Talent Manager who is currently the President of Dream Relations, PR & Literary Consulting Agency. Find out how she transitioned from doing fashion merchandising for Banana Republic to working her way into publishing and working with bestselling novelist, Teri Woods. We find about her tactics for building her personal brand, her insight on releasing a book for marketing purposes and how to understand the business of publishing so that you don’t get discouraged. Dawn shares so much of what she has learned in business throughout the years, including key tips on how to do your own PR.http://dreamrelationspr.comSPQ Resources - https://switchpivotorquit.teachable.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/switchpivotorquit/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comDream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Young Entrepreneur, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Literary Agents, Book Publishing, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Time Management, Law Of Attraction

Ever dream of writing and publishing a book? What exactly goes into working with a book agent or going the self-publishing route? How do books actually sell? How do you leverage your influence to impact an even bigger community? We've got some answers for you!  Our guest Dawn Michelle Hardy describes the work she does as being "a talent manager for creative storytellers across multiple platforms". She began her agency Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting in 2004 after working with Teri Woods author of True to the Game. Additionally, she is the creator of the Speed Mentoring Series a traveling brunch event that discusses the intricacies of book publishing. Dawn dives into her early career journey - from studying fashion merchandising at FIT and how she stumbled into the book publishing industry, honed her skills, and realized she had what it took to go SOLO and build her own practice. Dawn shares lessons she has for other creatives trying to build their platforms and get their voices heard.  Join in on the conversation on social (@dreamsindrive) and use the hashtag #dreamsindrive. Enjoy! **SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/dawn-michelle-hardy **ENTER OUR PINCHME GIVEAWAY: www.dreamsindrive.com/win ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - How Dawn knew she would always be an entrepreneur - Studying fashion merchandising at FIT - How Dawn ended up in the book publishing industry - How Dawn branched out and started her own agency as a publicist - The power of confidence - An important lesson Dawn learned from a past client - The difference between a book publicist and a book agent - How to know if writing a book is for you - How to get your book published - How to know when to self publish vs. get a book agent - The truth about making money as an author - How to secure a book agent & write a query letter that gets READ - When to walk away from trying to get a publishing deal - How to become a book agent - 3 things you have to do market your book - How to stay balanced SHOW NOTES: www.dreamsindrive.com/dawn-michelle-hardy JOIN OUR DREAM DRIVER FACEBOOK GROUP: www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND DAWN MICHELLE HARDY ON: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dreamrelationspr Twitter: twitter.com/dawnmichelleprWeb: www.dreamrelationspr.com FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON: Instagram: www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: www.dreamsindrive.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: twitter.com/rainshineluv JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE COMMUNITY: www.dreamsindrive.com/JOIN

This week we talk with publicist and literary agent Dawn Michelle Hardy of Serendipity Literary Agency. We talk about publicity, and the surprising amount you can do from home, plus profit and loss statements, running marathons--and what really happens when you get rejected by a publisher. We also talk about research nonfiction writers should do BEFORE starting a proposal. And Dawn shares a fantastic story about a nervous writer pitching her in person--and what she did to calm her down. You don't want to miss this!

Dawn Michelle Hardy has been called a “literary lobbyist” by Ebony magazine for her ability to help authors reach their readership using strategic promotions, win awards and garner national and local media attention. She has dual roles in the book publishing industry as both publicist and literary agent. She founded Dream Relations, PR & Literary Consulting Agency in 2004. Additionally, in 2011 she joined Serendipity Literary Agency where she aids in shaping  the careers of platformed writers. Some of her clients at Serendipity include Jean McGianni Celestin, co-writer of the Nat Turner biopic The Birth of a Nation, Kent Babb, Washington Post sports writer and PEN Literary Award finalist for Not a Game: The Incredible Rise and Unthinkable Fall of Allen Iverson, Clay Cane, entertainment editor at BET.com and director of Holler If You Hear Me: Black and Gay in the Church. As a publicist she works with both fiction and non-fiction authors including New York Times bestseller D. Watkins, author of The Beastside: Living and Dying While Black in America, Tia Williams, former magazine beauty editor and author of The Perfect Find and Clint Smith award-winning poet, Ted Talk conference speaker and contributor to The New Yorker.   While actively building her client list at Serendipity Literary Agency, Dawn likes memoirist who can capture a larger narrative through their personal story and strong hook, best-in-class professionals and educators in a variety of fields, an engaging and outspoken cultural critic, pop-culture, sports or music enthusiast with a ‘hip’ idea from an untold vantage point.  Creatives who use art as activism. Loud millennials, women and multicultural voices looking to better the world through their writing.  

Tonight on Real Life, Real Faith with Cheryl Lacey Donovan, Literary Agent Dawn Michelle and Life Coach & Author, Dawn Ali! 8pm EST Call 646-595-3716 www.blogtalkradio.com/realliferealfaith Dawn Ali - www.DawnAli.com Dawn Michelle - www.DreamRelationsPR.com