Writing in color : fourteen writers on the lessons we've learned
(2023)
Nonfiction
Book
Call Numbers:
Y/808.02/WRITING
Availability
Details
PUBLISHED
New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, [2023]
EDITION
First edition
DESCRIPTION
xvii, 236 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781665925648, 1665925647 :, 1665925647, 9781665925648
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
"Rethink the way you approach writing in this revolutionary and informative new anthology from fourteen diverse authors that demystifies craft and authorship based on their experiences as writers of color--perfect for fans of Fresh Ink and Our Stories, Our Voices."--
CONTENTS
Picking an idea to focus on /
Kosoko Jackson -- A unique point of view /
Axie Oh -- Stet, intentional /
Chloe Gong -- Untold rebellions /
Joan He -- And then? /
Kat Zhang -- Writing in your mother tongue /
Laura Pohl -- Publishing rollercoaster /
Adiba Jaigirdar -- Breaking all the rules /
Cindy Pon -- Totally not the fairest author of them all /
Gail D. Villanueva -- Coping with impostor syndrome /
Julian Winters -- Care and keeping of jealousy /
Karuna Riazi -- Real talk /
Yamile Saied Méndez -- Perseverance /
Darcie Little Badger -- Keeping the joy of writing /
Julie C. Dao