Elisabeth and Merianna talk about being brave in sharing our truths in our writing and in our conversation. Are we brave enough to ask for feedback even when it means examining our own assumptions, stereotypes, and privilege? Are we brave enough to engage in a creative community that inspires us as well as challenges us?

Show Notes

* Elizabeth Gilbert and Rayya | Facebook
* Why I admire ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ author Elizabeth Gilbert’s big reveal on Facebook | Chicago Tribune
* The Truth About the Author Caste System | Natalie Whipple
* The Book I *Could* Have Written But I Didn’t | Natalie Whipple
* Lionel Shriver’s full speech: ‘I hope the concept of cultural appropriation is a passing fad’ | The Guardian
* A Textile Metaphor for Cultural Appropriation | Mary Robinette Kowal
* Writing Refinery

Okay, I have some thoughts, which I’ll share and then I fervently hope never to have to talk about this Shriver talk again.
— Celeste Ng (@pronounced_ing) September 14, 2016

What are Elisabeth and Merianna reading this week?