Uncover Black Chicago's Cultural Impact: Storytelling Tips for Authors with Arionne Nettles

Speaking of Phenomenal Podcast

In this conversation, Amy Boyle interviews Arionne Nettles, a journalist and lecturer, about her passion for storytelling and her book 'We Are the Culture of Black Chicago's Influence on Everything'. Arionne shares how she discovered her love for storytelling and made it her full-time job. She also discusses the new generation of content creators and the growing popularity of audio reporting. Arionne emphasizes the importance of embracing different types of information and the intimate connection that audio provides. She also offers advice for aspiring authors, including starting early and not being afraid to promote their work.

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1. Introduction to Ariane Nettles and her book 'We Are the Culture' (00:00:00)

2. Arionne's Inspiration for Storytelling and Becoming a Writer (00:01:52)

3. The Power of Audio and the Intimacy of Listening (00:08:30)

4. Exploring Black Chicago's Influence on Various Aspects of Society (00:12:40)

5. Advice for Aspiring Authors and the Process of Writing a Book (00:23:22)

6. Promoting Your Book: Taking Risks and Believing in Yourself (00:26:06)