126 - Reclaiming the Lens: How Marginalized Writers Build Worlds for Their Own Communities with Tiffany Grimes

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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