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PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing

Predators in the Arts

July 18, 2023 • Jade Green & David Mackenzie

TW: discussion of abuse

Jade and David discuss their experiences of exploitation in their creative fields, and offer tips for recognizing potentially dangerous people while seeking representation or collaboration.

They explore:

Power and co-dependency in creative relationships
Learning how to state your worth
Cultivating professional boundaries
Spotting ‘red flags’ and ‘green lights’

Book recommendations:

‘Not Nice’ by Dr. Aziz Gazipura
‘Burn it Down’ by Maureen Ryan
‘The Gift of Fear’ by Gavin de Becker

Music and production by David Mackenzie

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