Today, Emily & Rachel talk about how marginalized writers build worlds for their own communities with guest Tiffany Grimes.

What you’ll learn from this episode:

What it means to "reclaim the lens"
Why so many marginalized writers hesitate to go fully into their own cultures, identities, or lived experiences on the page
How can writers tell when they’re unconsciously writing for the mainstream gaze instead of for their own communities
Why reclaiming the lens lead to stronger stories overall

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