The Creative Independent

Writer and Entrepreneur Glory Edim on Cultivating Talent in Yourself and Others

Glory Edim founded the Well‑Read Black Girl platform while working at Kickstarter, using a modest Kickstarter campaign to launch a book club that evolved into a literary conference, publishing imprint, and three authored books. After leaving Kickstarter in 2018, she turned the community‑first model into a full‑time venture, partnering with Liveright to publish under her own imprint. Edim emphasizes collaborative rituals, persistent self‑belief, and the power of small gestures over traditional solitary genius. Her journey illustrates how grassroots creativity can scale into a sustainable publishing business without venture‑capital backing.