Deesha Philyaw and Kiese Laymon vs. Genre
Update: 2025-06-10
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On today’s episode, Brittany and Ajanae talk with Deesha Philyaw and Kiese Laymon—phenomenal writers and co-hosts of the podcast, Reckon True Stories. During this conversation, they discuss the impact of great editors, the overlap between poetry and prose, rejection in the writers room, and the beauty of friendship.
Until Next Time:
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- Tami Roman - Tami Roman's Funniest Moments | Basketball Wives Legends
- Deesha’s Grandmother - Local Dispatch: My grandmother's life lesson on the dignity of work | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Kiese Laymon - Award Winning Author Kiese Laymon Discusses Heavy: An American Memoir and more
Writing Prompt:
Write a prose poem and borrow your favorite craft element from another genre to focus on.
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