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Episode #33: Bianca Marais on Writing with Rage

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Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. Bianca Marais is the author of three novels, the latest being the bestselling THE WITCHES OF MOONSHYNE MANOR. She's a cohost on the popular podcast, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, and has won an Excellence in Teaching Award for teaching creative writing through U of T's SCS.


In this episode you'll hear about:

    • Bianca's perspective on writing with rage in the face of injustice
    • The concept of "windows and mirrors" when it comes to representation
    • How Bianca has seen herself change over time
    • Bianca's writing process with her agent, Cece Lyra
    • Bianca's take on the writer's arc
    • How "biltong" is not a "bull's tongue."

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