In this episode, host Shannon TL Kearns interviews Waubgeshig Rice, a writer and author. They discuss Waubgeshig's creative process, his upbringing in an Indigenous community, and the themes he explores in his work. Waubgeshig shares how his background in journalism has influenced his fiction writing and the importance of research and consultation in his creative process. He also discusses the balance between writing for his community and reaching a wider audience. Throughout the conversation, Waubgeshig emphasizes the significance of storytelling and the responsibility he feels as a storyteller.
Takeaways
Waubgeshig Rice creates books and aims to create good vibes and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.
His creative life growing up was influenced by his parents and community, who exposed him to various forms of storytelling.
Waubgeshig's creative process involves extensive planning and research before diving into writing.
He balances his responsibility to his community and the wider audience by focusing on the humanity of Indigenous people and being mindful of cultural traditions.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Creating Books and Good Vibes
03:50 Starting Writing
05:40 Journalism and Fiction
08:04 Writing While Working Full-Time
09:03 Challenges of Having More Time to Write
10:23 Themes in Writing
11:44 Creative Process and Idea Generation
15:01 Front-End Heavy Process
20:12 Daily Writing Schedule
21:57 Sharing Work with Others
24:20 Balancing Responsibility to Community and Storytelling
31:00 Pushback from Publishers
33:50 Writing for Community and Non-Indigenous Readers
37:42 Influences from Music and Media
40:28 Creative Practice in Daily Life
44:13 Conclusion