Being a bicultural kid means living a bifurcated life. Sometimes, the wires cross. I wrote about seeing Kentucky and Iran at the same time while hiking in rural China. Read "The Geography of Memory" 👇
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✈️📜 As an expat, writing is how I process my experience interacting with new cultures.
It allows me to slow down and reflect on what I've discovered.
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🌎💭 Expat writing embraces the unknown, a joyous discovery of histories and cultures. It shatters your worldview and challenges your preconceived notions.
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Writing remains a bridge. It connects my expat experiences with my Kentucky and Iranian roots.
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Fishing along a river in a busy city seemed an unlikely pastime. But, nearly every day, even in winter, a collection of older men lined up along the banks of Beijing's Liangma River doing precisely that.
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🌍✍️ Writing as an expat allows you to unlock a world of experiences. Each new place triggers a fresh round of creativity through a near-constant discovery of something new. It's hard, sometimes draining, but always rewarding.
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Living abroad can alter our perception of 'home.' How has your experience as an expat affected your understanding of home, and how is this theme reflected in your writing? Share your insights!
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Characters can often be drawn from real life. Have you met anyone in your expat journey who has influenced a character in your novel? Share how they inspired you and what traits you’ve incorporated.
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Establishing a writing routine can be challenging when living in a new environment. What does your writing schedule look like as an expat? Have you found any inspiring spots that fuel your creativity?
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Connecting with local communities can enrich your writing experience. What strategies have been effective to engage w/ people in your new home, and how has this engagement influenced your writing?
(FWIW, my novel is not set in my new community.)
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