A quick but thoughtful collection of essays by authors of color that I think would be informative, inspiring, and illuminating for any aspiring writer.

These authors are encouraging to readers - but also honest about the racism they’ve experienced & their uphill battles & other systemic issues within the messy world of publishing.

Though I found some of the content to be repetitive (I would have loved a clearer throughline with more distinct essays from each author), some of them stood out for their thoughtfulness and compassion.

My favorites were “Coping with Imposter Syndrome”, “Untold Rebellions: Character Agency through the Lens of Collectivism”, “Perseverance”, and “The Care and Keeping of Jealousy.”

CW: racism, bullying, discrimination, colorism, xenophobia, panic attacks, death of a parent, cancer, grief, toxic friendship, animal death (briefly mentioned)

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(I received a free copy of this book; this is my honest review.)