48: Jill Tew: Dystopian Worlds & Bringing Business on Hustle, Romantasy, and Reinventing Dystopian Fiction

In this episode, Sarah and Emily sit down with author Jill Tew for an unfiltered conversation about the dystopian genre and the hustle of writing. Jill shares how she’s making space in dystopian fiction by challenging white washed narratives, tropes and championing BIPOC voices, while weaving in romantasy. We dive into the misconceptions about the dystopian genre, what’s still missing on the shelves, and how Jill’s business-school background and approach—including printing her own physical ARCs for readers—has set her apart. We talk about writing both middle grade and YA and adult SFF. If you’ve ever wondered how to blend business and writing with a growth mindset, this is the episode for you. Jill TewWebsiteInstagramSubstackBooks Mentioned - We strongly encourage that listeners purchase these titles from their favorite indie bookstoreThe Dividing Sky by Jill TewKaya Morgan's Crowning Achievement by Jill TewAn Ocean Apart by Jill TewClimate of Chaos by Cassandra NewbouldChain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahLore of the Wilds seriesLegendborn by Tracy DeonnBlood over Brighthaven by M.L. WangSword of Kaigen by M.L. WangEmily Varga's booksSarah Mughal Rana's books  Come back on the first Thursday of every month for a brand new episode of On the Write Track Pod. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified, and like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Sign up to our Patreon where you can receive exclusive perks, some for as little as the cost of a coffee! Did you enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review!  Follow the podcast @OntheWriteTrackPodcast on Instagram. Also connect with Sarah and Emily on Instagram or TikTok!