The Final Draft: Writing through your self-discovery

Host Maya Denae Taylor sits down with writer and undeclared sophomore Bilqees Gaffar for the debut of The Final Draft podcast. The duo discusses Gaffar’s writing process, published works, and what it means to navigate self-discovery and nurture community through writing.

This episode focuses on four personal essays from Gaffar’s Substack blog, “A Place to Bloom.” Her blog explores themes of self-definition, culture, community and artistic expression.

What is The Final Draft?

Join host Maya Denaé Taylor as they discuss the ups and downs of the writing process with students, faculty, and people from around Sacramento State