THE AUTHOR'S MIND

Author's Mind

Arts EN ↓ 10 episodes

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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THE AUTHOR'S MIND

Episodes

How Africanbooks.com is changing the literature landscape in Uganda and Africa 08.04.2026 36:09

Deep conversation with the founder of African books.com

ARE MEN FACING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE? 05.03.2026 28:04

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

THE POWER OF POETRY AS SELF-EXPRESSION 05.03.2026 40:38

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.

THE ART OF SONGWRITING 05.03.2026 53:26

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

FROM DEATH ROW TO PURPOSE 05.03.2026 1:07:45

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

SCREEN WRITING TIPS EXPLAINED BY A FILM WRITING 05.03.2026 46:39

Screenwriting tips explained by a Film-writer

THE NAGOYE TREE 05.03.2026 43:55

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.

WHY YOU MUST COPYRIGHT YOUR BOOK 05.03.2026 55:18

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

IS SUICIDE A PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUE? 05.03.2026 54:00

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

HOW TO BECOME A BEST-SELLER 05.03.2026 57:13

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...