First published 2023
Seventeen writers from across the globe examine how their identities and cultural backgrounds shape their approach to storytelling. Editors Deepa Anappara and Taymour Soomro gather voices that challenge conventional writing wisdom and expand the conversation about craft. Myriam Gurba explores the community of Latina writers who have supported her work. Tahmima Anam reflects on claiming the right to write with humor as a writer of color. Mohammed Hanif recounts his encounters with political censorship. Each contributor blends personal memoir with practical craft advice, revealing diverse storytelling methods and traditions. The collection pushes readers and writers to broaden not just their reading lists but their understanding of how stories can be told. These essays question current fiction practices and imagine new possibilities for the form.
Genres: essays, literary-criticism, anthologies, writing, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic, cultural-studies
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-voices, personal-memoir
272 pages · Paperback · Random House Trade Paperbacks