Meet the Couple Building a Literary Empire

The transcript details the journey of a black writing couple from Flint, who have authored 44 books in 11 years and became the youngest African American authors to make The New York Times. They discuss their writing process, the themes they explore, and the challenges they faced in breaking out of the 'street fiction' label. Their goal is to pave the way for future black writers and leave a lasting legacy.

What significant milestone did the authors achieve as a couple?

• Publishing their first book

• Becoming the youngest African American authors to make The New York Times

• Winning a Pulitzer Prize

• Starting a writing school

What unique method do the authors use to capture their writing ideas?

• Keeping a traditional journal

• Writing on post-its and placing them around the house

• Recording voice notes

• Using a digital app

How did the authors describe their city and its influence on them?

• A peaceful and quiet place

• A dark city that taught them resilience

• A small town with limited resources

• A bustling metropolis full of opportunities

What is the authors' perspective on the 'street fiction' label?

• They are indifferent to it

• They think it accurately describes their work

• They believe it limits the audience and want to erase it

• They embrace it as a unique genre

What is the authors' long-term goal for their writing legacy?

• To open a chain of bookstores

• To be remembered for a lifetime

• To inspire five generations down the line

• To become the best-selling authors of all time