Tell us about your background.
Even in my youth, I felt heavily swayed by the diaspora and used writing to manifest a sense of belonging.
How do you approach the writing process? Do you have a set routine or does it vary?
But I still write because I need to, in order to work out the kinks and contractions that build up in my brain!
Do you ever struggle with writer’s block? How do you overcome it?
For me, writing has to feel organic. In some ways, it requires very little thought. It spills out, on to the page, if that makes sense.
For you, what makes a great story?
A lot of the articles you write for Man Repeller are based on conversations you have with other, often older, women. What are some of the most valuable take-aways you’ve gotten from these conversations that have stuck with you?
It has also reaffirmed that everyone has a story to tell — all you have to do is ask.
Are there any writers that you’re loving at the moment?
What’s the worst advice you have ever received?
It can grow tiresome, but my id is always asking me: If you’re not going to be great, why be at all?
Any top tips you’d like to share with other writers starting out?
Build each other up constantly, whether that means peer-editing each other’s work or listening as one of you cries on the phone.
What’s something that’s always on your desk, besides your laptop and phone?
What does a typical day in your life look like?
What’s next for you?
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