

Compact Conversations: Alex Perez
Oct 20, 2023
Author Alex Perez discusses the pressure for writers of color to focus on trauma-based stories, the influence of critics in the literary industry, and the challenges faced by writers from non-literary backgrounds. They also explore the class differential in publishing and the potential for future shifts in understanding and representation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Pressure to Write Trauma-Based Stories
01:52 • 16min
The Brutality of Entertainment and Influence of Critics in the Literary Industry
17:48 • 6min
Exploring Different Aspects of the Literary Industry and the Challenges Faced by Writers
23:35 • 3min
Exploring Class Differential and Prestige in Various Fields
26:57 • 3min