Re-Writing the Bi-Narrative One Sex Story at a Time

Only The Bold

EP 054 is with the bi-conic Jen Winston (she/her, they/them), who is an author, content creator, and assured bi-sexual. She shares her own journey from feeling like an imposter to embracing her queerness and finding her footing as a writer.

Through it all, Jen brings a sharp literary presence, and an acerbic wit and self-awareness. Are you grappling with – or reveling in – your own identity journey? Have you been told being bi just means you’re confused? Or that someone under 40 can’t write a memoir? Jen has some stories for you. You’re going to love this episode.
Topics covered:
- Sexuality
-Queerness
-Imposter syndrome
-The writer's life
Find full show notes here.

Capitole

1. Re-Writing the Bi-Narrative One Sex Story at a Time (00:00:00)

2. Playing with form in memoir (00:04:16)

3. Diagnosing crushes in bi-sexuality (00:04:56)

4. Shedding old ideas of gender roles (00:09:56)

5. Reframing bi-confusion and unlearning binaries (00:11:50)

6. Connecting language and existence (00:20:03)

7. Going through the book deal and making process (00:28:10)

8. Seeing bisexuality as a lens for the world (00:31:43)

9. Referencing specific generational notes (00:39:37)

10. Unlearning stigma around sex (00:44:11)

11. Hiring a sensitivity reader for the book (00:48:50)

12. Easing imposter syndrome (00:57:22)

13. Teasing apart fluid labels across gender identities and sexualities (01:07:08)