AN OPEN LETTER FROM TAEVO'S FOUNDER TO TAEVO'S VIP AUTHOR
Dear Mom,
As another Motherβs Day dawns β which you and I donβt celebrate since, βEvery day is Motherβs Day for usβ, as you often quip β I still find myself compelled to pen this letter to you. To pour my heart out with extreme gratitude as not only the head and founder of Taevo Publishing, but as the innovator, creator, author, and lover of books that you, my mother and true inspiration, raised me to be.
My introduction to the portals that allow me to traverse any world I want (books) β be they fiction or non-fiction β can be traced back to you, your brilliant mind, and voracious appetite for reading, especially while pregnant with me. As you nurtured a growing little me inside of your womb, you also nurtured your mind while you studied to earn your degree in criminal justice.
Perhaps thatβs why I have such a high moral compass, or why itβs so hard for me to keep my mouth shut when I notice something wrong.
And my fondest memories growing up consist of my staring up at our tall bookcase, perusing through all of the different colored book spines, then grabbing one to read. I read adult fiction as a child unbeknownst to you, but I want to thank you for that exposure, as the prose improved my writing and sharpened my inquisitive mind.
Whatever the case, each of those characteristics that I have named so far, you possess them all. And whatβs best is, you selflessly passed them on to meβ¦ and I thank you for that and so much more, because without those gifts, Taevo Publishing would not exist.
At fourteen years old, I witnessed you publish your very first book through a vanity publisher. Seeing what you went through then and knowing that Black writers still face the same challenges has ignited a fire within me to change this publishing infrastructure. Because you refused to accept the rejections and boldly pressed forward to ensure that your creative energy would take root, that inspired me.
That seed within you did take root. And fro
Guess Who at PubU - Final.mp4
Can you guess who'll be making an appearance at IBPA Publishing University 2024 (#PubU2024) in Denver, Colorado? πβ¨
That's right - Taevo Publishing! As winners of the IBPA's Innovative Voices Program, we're thrilled to share our insights and experiences with fellow independent publishers and industry partners.
Join us on Saturday, April 27, for a keynote panel where we'll reveal how our publishing programs are serving our communities and shaking up the traditional publishing industry. Led by IngramSpark Director, Paige Allen, this session promises to be a game-changer.
Get ready for an exciting journey of discovery and inspiration at IBPA Publishing University. Register now and let's unveil new ideas, strategies, and opportunities together! π
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πβ¨ As the season of giving thanks comes upon us, we at Taevo would like to give a HUGE THANKS to @thinkinginkpress Thinking Ink Press! π
Your wisdom and tips have been a game-changer for us as IBPA Innovative Voices Winners. π Your support means the world, and we're cheering you on in all your future endeavors. π Here's to a fantastic journey aheadβcount on us to be some of your biggest fans! ππ
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ππ Taevo Publishing is OPEN for submissions! πβ¨
Whether you're weaving tales of fantasy, exploring the depths of reality, or crafting powerful narratives, we want to hear from you. Explore the diverse submission opportunities we offer, and let your voice shine through the pages of Taevo.
For more info, check out: www.taevopublishing.com/submissions
Be sure to follow this series because next we're going to discover the 13 ways to banish these curses and empower the BIPOC publishing community! π
#PublishingRevolution #EmpowerBIPOCAuthors #repothenarrative #taevo
"The 13 Curses Haunting the BIPOC Publishing World"
Be sure to follow this series because next we're going to discover the 13 ways to banish these curses and empower the BIPOC publishing community! π
#PublishingRevolution #EmpowerBIPOCAuthors #repothenarrative #taevo
Taevo's Story, Part 1 - What Got Us Started? We're Just Like You...
Our origin story isn't a short one, so we'll tell it in parts.
Part one is... very interesting. π€
Publishing Red Flag #4: Fake Literary Awards and Contests
Publishing Red Flag #4: Fake Literary Awards and Contests
They're everywhere, people.
They pop up in your email out of nowhere.
Entice you with sweet words tempting you to apply...
... but they really want your money. π
The Sharks of the Publishing World
Publishing Red Flag #3: Predatory Contracts
Ahhh... we're delving deeper into the wilds of the publishing world now, aren't we?
This is the one that grinds my gears the most, as this is the practice of sharks who want to do nothing more than deceive an unknowing author who doesn't know what rights they actually hold.
We MUST Control Our Own Narrative!
So much has been happening in the last five years alone that it feels like we live in "upside-down world". From Covid to the reversal of Roe v. Wade, to incidents like what happened in Montgomery over the weekend are why we BIPOC writers, publishers, and historians MUST document and keep the receipts for our future generations to know the truth of what really happened (instead of being lied to via "edited" history like we've been).
Publishing Red Flag #2: Subsidy Publishing
It's been called many names.
It's currently known as "hybrid publishing".
Let's have a quick chat about it...
#blackwriters#traditionalpublishing#bipocauthors#publishingredflags
The #1 reason I got into traditional publishing...
Happy International Woman's Day From Taevo Publishing
Today we are celebrating all things WOMAN! π€©π₯³
Song: "Light As Air" by Reveille, courtesy of Soundstripe.com
#internationalwomensday #WomanWednesday #womanowned #womanownedbusiness #womanownedsmallbusiness #womanownedbiz #celebrationofwomen #wednesdaymood #wednesdayvibes #midweekboost #traditionalpublishing #blackpublishers #BlackOwned #blackwriters #blackauthors #bipocwriters #BIPOCAuthors
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