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On Writing Representation in Fiction
Author Sonya Lalli explains what it was like to write characters whose journeys mirror the author s and how other authors can let go of the burden of representation.
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Feb 22, 2021
The first two books I attempted to write I didn’t bother finishing. Although I enjoyed working on the plots, I simply couldn’t relate to either protagonist and it caused me to lose interest in the creative process. I set the books aside. I haven’t looked at either manuscript in years.
About seven years ago, I started working on a manuscript that would later become my debut ....

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