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49: Tigest Girma on Perseverance, Black Vampires, and Using TikTok to Break Through
In this episode of On the Write Track, Emily and Sarah sit down with Tigest Girma to talk about what it really takes to keep going as a writer. Tigest opens up about perseverance, writing through rejection, self-doubt, and long stretches of uncertainty, and why continuing to write and show up on the page mattered.
We dig into her relationship with prose: how she developed and edited, and how she learned to trust her instincts even when they didn’t fit trends. Tigest also shares how she used TikTok and social media intentionally, not just for visibility, but for connection—building an audience while still protecting her creative process.
From staying consistent with writing, to navigating online spaces as an author, to believing in your work before the industry does, this conversation is a candid, motivating look at resilience, and making space for your voice.
Tigest Girma
- Website
- TikTok
Film Courage YouTube Channel
Books Mentioned - We strongly encourage that listeners purchase these titles from their favorite indie bookstore
- Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
- Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma
- Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
- The Anatomy of Story by John Truby
- The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass
- Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Emily Varga's books
- Sarah Mughal Rana's books
Come back on the first Thursday of every month for a brand new episode of On the Write Track Pod. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified, and like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Sign up to our Patreon where you can receive exclusive perks, some for as little as the cost of a coffee!
Did you enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review! It really helps the podcast, especially since we're just getting started.
Follow the podcast @OntheWriteTrackPodcast on Instagram. Also connect with Sarah and Emily on Instagram or TikTok!
Come back on the first Thursday of every month for a brand new episode of On the Write Track Pod. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified, and like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Sign up to our Patreon where you can receive exclusive perks, some for as little as the cost of a coffee!
Did you enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review!
Follow the podcast @OntheWriteTrackPodcast on Instagram. Also connect with Sarah and Emily on Instagram or TikTok!
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By Sarah Mughal Rana, Emily Varga
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In this episode of On the Write Track, Emily and Sarah sit down with Tigest Girma to talk about what it really takes to keep going as a writer. Tigest opens up about perseverance, writing through rejection, self-doubt, and long stretches of uncertainty, and why continuing to write and show up on the page mattered.
We dig into her relationship with prose: how she developed and edited, and how she learned to trust her instincts even when they didn’t fit trends. Tigest also shares how she used TikTok and social media intentionally, not just for visibility, but for connection—building an audience while still protecting her creative process.
From staying consistent with writing, to navigating online spaces as an author, to believing in your work before the industry does, this conversation is a candid, motivating look at resilience, and making space for your voice.
Tigest Girma
- Website
- TikTok
Film Courage YouTube Channel
Books Mentioned - We strongly encourage that listeners purchase these titles from their favorite indie bookstore
- Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma
- Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma
- Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
- The Anatomy of Story by John Truby
- The Emotional Craft of Fiction by Donald Maass
- Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Emily Varga's books
- Sarah Mughal Rana's books
Come back on the first Thursday of every month for a brand new episode of On the Write Track Pod. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified, and like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Sign up to our Patreon where you can receive exclusive perks, some for as little as the cost of a coffee!
Did you enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review! It really helps the podcast, especially since we're just getting started.
Follow the podcast @OntheWriteTrackPodcast on Instagram. Also connect with Sarah and Emily on Instagram or TikTok!
Come back on the first Thursday of every month for a brand new episode of On the Write Track Pod. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified, and like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen! Sign up to our Patreon where you can receive exclusive perks, some for as little as the cost of a coffee!
Did you enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review!
Follow the podcast @OntheWriteTrackPodcast on Instagram. Also connect with Sarah and Emily on Instagram or TikTok!
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