88 Cups of Tea

Love all things upbeat, warm, and uplifting? Welcome to 88 Cups of Tea, an online platform and podcast for creative writers who look for guidance in their storytelling journey and connection to a community, fostering year-round conversations around the personal and professional life of a writer. Our podcast episodes and online essays and articles explore and unpack conversations that touch on topics like overcoming rejections and challenges, querying tips and crafting advice, lifestyle habits that support the heart and the soul, what it means to be Human while navigating a creative path, and more. We pride ourselves in nurturing a supportive environment that aims to encourage, inspire, and entertain. Check out our website 88cupsoftea.com for essays, articles, and access to nearly 200 podcast episodes!


All Episodes

NOVA REN SUMA: Writing Through the Darkness

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AISHA SAEED: On Letting The Process Take As Long As It Needs To

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GRETCHEN MCNEIL: On Being A Storyteller

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TIME-SENSITIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS!

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RACHEL HENG: Turning Rejections into Motivation

What do you do after getting rejected over 300 times? Need all the advice on MFA writing programs? How do you stand out in the querying process? Get ready for this motivating conversation featuring today’s special guest Rachel Heng. Rachel is a…

V.E. SCHWAB: Bonus Full Episode

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R.F. KUANG: Writing Through Difficult Scenes

How do you approach agents during the querying stage? How do you the one who will champion your work? How important is the pacing of your manuscript in order to keep your readers intrigued? Do you struggle with writing and editing difficult and…

SABAA TAHIR: Resilience & Moral Courage

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MINH LE: Drawing From Family Stories For Inspiration

Have you always wanted a close relationship with your grandparent? Do you dream of writing a children’s book and have no idea where to start? Do you struggle with juggling your professional and personal responsibilities while writing? We get…

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