4. The First Ever Alliteration: Goo-Goo-Ga-Ga ft. Marlene Baquiran

'Any type of conversation is a great vehicle for change.' In this episode, we are joined by writer Marlene Baquiran. Following some devastating and hilarious book reviews, we explore how a well-crafted opening hook prevents the reader from putting down a piece of writing. Marlene, Achim, and BFL each draw from their own writing and editing experience. Finally, how do we effect change and become more empathetic as a writer? Marlene also shows her stand. ---Chapters--- 00:00 Intro 00:59 Reading updates    02:15 Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman 03:59 The Unwomanly Face of War by Svetlana Alexievich 11:00 Mythos by Stephen Fry 26:14 Introducing Marlene 26:44 Literary hooks 39:58 Midnight Children by Salman Rushdie 44:00 How does writing instigate change 49:31 How to channel empathy in writing 51:03 How to reconcile conflicting identities ---Find Marlene--- Instagram: @climatewriters Substack: https://marlenejo.substack.com