If you’ve ever had the slightest aspiration to write a novel, read Yellowface. It’s the kind of blunt satire you could finish in a few hours, and probably the most accurate description of the world of publishing I’ve ever read. From the endless rejections that flay your soul to the borderline psychopathy that the writing life demands, it’s the cautionary tale I didn’t even know I needed.
Yellowface and other out of body experiences
If you’ve ever had the slightest aspiration to write a novel, read Yellowface. It’s the kind of blunt satire you could finish in a few hours, and probably the most accurate description of the world of publishing I’ve ever read. From the endless rejections that flay your soul to the borderline psychopathy that the writing life demands, it’s the cautionary tale I didn’t even know I needed.