Gay said her writing process varies greatly, with some works taking months to think through and write, and other shorter works taking mere hours. Always just believing that, even on difficult days, has really helped.” “I have a right to share my opinions, and I have a right to contribute to contemporary discourse. “For me, persistence and a sense of relentlessness have been key, and a sense that I have a right to use my voice,” Gay said.
Gay, a New York Times (NYT) bestselling author, essayist and currently an NYT columnist, described her 20-year career progression as a “slow and steady journey” and one that required great persistence. Courtesy of Roxane GayĪhead of the upcoming talk, the Nexus spoke with Gay about her career as an author, her writing process and the realities of her large platform. As a queer Black woman, being told that she paved the way for many authors of marginalized identities is “unexpected and overwhelming” to hear, Gay said.
