Timneisha Greene Kim is the author of Athena’s Quest: A Lesbian’s Quest for Normality, a memoir that explores coming out while being a Christian, and learning self-love and acceptance in the wake of molestation. 

In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:

• Putting your genuine feelings on paper
• The pros and cons of self-publishing
• Writing in bed
• And more

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This Week’s Writing Prompt

I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.

This week’s writing prompt: Write to your younger self about the heroes of the past. Tell your younger self how you are a hero of the present. Do you think your younger self would be proud?

Explore Womxn Authors

In this episode, they recommended these womxn writers:

• Trina Greene Brown, author of Parenting for Liberation: A Guide for Raising Black Children

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Check Out More Womxn Authors

• Episode 57: Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite - Authors of One of the Good Ones
• Episode 56: Mia Mercado - Author of Weird But Normal 
• Episode 55: Alexandra Chang - Author of Days of Distraction
• Episode 54: Sarah Gottesdiener - Author of The Moon Book