Unpacking the Book: 'Who Will Bury You? And Other Stories', Lessons on Writing & Life | Dr Chido Muchemwa |EP13

In this conversation with Dr Chido Muchemwa: writer and author of "Who Will Bury You and Other Stories", I had the pleasure of delving into the intricacies of writing, exploring themes of identity, loss, migration, family narratives, dreams and societal expectations. Chido shares insights into her writing process, the significance of her latest book and the importance of representing marginalized voices, particularly in the context of queer and African narratives. This discussion highlights the balance between personal experiences and fictional storytelling, as well as the challenges and joys of being a writer in today's world. She also discusses the challenges faced by African authors, navigating the publishing landscape, the role of workshops and value of MFA programs. Tune for a very laid back intriguing conversation. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:52 How Phiwe discovered the book. 04:28 Exploring the Title: Who Will Bury You? 05:30 How much of the Fiction is based on real experiences 07:47 Chido's Writing Journey 09:46 The Writer's Process: Creating Characters 10:30 What is the Purpose of Writing 13:03 Should you write for an ideal audience? 13:55 Writing Common Experiences: Marriage Pressure as an adult 18:09 Favorite stories in the book 21:00 Writing Queer Narratives 26:00 The Fight For Marginalized Voices 29:00 Exploring Acceptance in Queer Narratives 32:00 Nuances of Parental Acceptance 34:00 Homelessness and Belonging 38:18 Beliefs in Mermaids, Magic and the Supernatural 40:01 African Stories in Western Spaces 47:38 On Father-Daughter Relationships & Expressing Emotions 52:50 The Search for Meaning in Life and Dreams 57:14 Writing Routine and Process 01:00:00 Navigating the Publishing Landscape 01:02:23 Role of Writing Workshops & Blogs 01:06:53 Role of MFA Programs 01:09:58 Writing Influences and Inspirations 01:13:58 Making money As A Writer 01:19:12 Nutty O Favorite Artist 01:20:08 Advice for Aspiring and Young Writers ➡️Suggest A guest or sign up to feature as a guest: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EqDjF6eBp01oLq5BWkDiACgeo4NJ5taoAsz0_OaPfoo/preview 📱Follow Chido Muchwemwa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chidomuchemwa/ Twitter: https://x.com/chidomuchemwa Website: https://chidotmuchemwa.wordpress.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Follow us on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepenandpulsepod Twitter: https://x.com/phiwemhlope TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepenandpulsepod 🔗 Check out my website: https://www.mhlopephiwe.com/ 🎙️ Don’t forget to Subscribe, Share and Turn on Notifications!: https://www.youtube.com/@UCznNtAguf40a4UMSWUklkJw or leave a nice comment, or just say hie. 📚Mentioned Literature 1. "Who Will Bury You and Other Stories", Chido Muchemwa https://houseofanansi.com/products/who-will-bury-you? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Music Attribution: Track Title: Kid Kodi Artist: Blue Dot Sessions Source: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/Skittle/Kid_Kodi/ License: Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0/ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Changes Made: No changes made.