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Writing in Color

Writing in Color

Fourteen Writers on the Lessons We've Learned
EducationEssays
Published
2023
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection of essays explores the craft of writing from the perspectives of diverse authors. It offers insights into the creative process, challenges, and triumphs experienced by writers of color. The book aims to inspire and guide aspiring and established writers alike.

Prose complexity
4/10

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InformativeThought-ProvokingInspiring

Genres

Education Essays

Authors

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Chloe Gong

Chloe Gong is a #1 New York Times bestselling novelist born in Shanghai in 1998 and raised in New Zealand from early childhood. A University of Pennsylvania graduate in English and international relations, she is best known for the These Violent Delights duology, a Romeo-and-Juliet-inspired reimagining set in 1920s Shanghai, and its sequel series. She was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2024.

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Joan He

Joan He is a New York Times bestselling author raised in Philadelphia, where she studied psychology and Chinese history at the University of Pennsylvania. She writes young adult science fiction and fantasy, including her debut Descendant of the Crane and The Ones We're Meant to Find, often exploring palace politics and morally complex characters.