Tiffany Grimes

Join Tiffany Grimes, an MFA-trained editor and founder of Burgeon Design and Editorial, as she explores authentic representation in writing. She shares her journey of recognizing her limitations with certain narratives, such as her experience writing about a Vietnamese character. Tiffany highlights the difference between writing 'about' versus 'to' a community and emphasizes the importance of emotional truth over mere research. She encourages writers to embrace stereotypes in early drafts and trust their readers while maintaining creative integrity.