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Compact Conversations: Alex Perez

Compact Podcast

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The Pressure to Write Trauma-Based Stories

This chapter explores the challenges faced by writers, particularly authors of color, who feel pressure to strictly write trauma-based stories, limiting their creative freedom. It discusses the historical emphasis on diversifying voices in literature but raises concern about recent trends restricting writers to specific narratives. The chapter also discusses the impact of publishing industry expectations on authors addressing social issues in nuanced or ambiguous ways.

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