PRETEND: “We’re craving narratives about race, identity, and intersectionality.”
ACTUAL: “But can you whitewash it for the book-club crowd? If your Black protagonist scares a Target shopper, cut it. Bonus points if you mention Paris or Italy.”
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PRETEND: “We want queer joy! Write freely!” ACTUAL: “But make sure there’s a straight best friend to guide the reader through the scary parts. If anyone has ...
