by Nafiza Azad
First published 2023
Fourteen accomplished authors of color offer practical guidance for aspiring writers navigating the publishing world. Contributors including Chloe Gong, Joan He, Kosoko Jackson, and Adiba Jaigirdar share personal experiences about developing ideas, choosing narrative perspectives, and deciding which conventional writing rules to abandon. The collection addresses the complete writing journey from initial concept through publication. Authors discuss the realities of being published writers of color, revealing how they carved their individual routes to success. The essays provide concrete tools for focusing creative concepts and offer honest accounts of the publishing process from diverse perspectives. Whether readers are beginning their first manuscript or seeking guidance beyond the initial draft, these writers illuminate the path forward. The anthology empowers emerging authors to discover their unique voices while learning from those who have successfully navigated similar challenges in the literary world.
Genres: anthologies, african-american, contemporary, biography-memoir, criticism, 21st-century, books-about-books, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: non-fiction, personal-stories
256 pages · Hardcover · Margaret K. McElderry Books