mixed_biscuits
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Being a certain race or class doesn't guarantee knowing that much about the range of experiences involved. Also some combinations of race, class and situation are quite rare so they might never be described if it weren't for others researching/imagining outside their own domain.
Also, things like Zadie Smith's fantastic White Teeth would never be attempted.
That said, when I read even journalistic accounts of scenes in which I've been involved I often find them quite off the mark in many respects. Hence the adage 'write from what you know'.
Also, things like Zadie Smith's fantastic White Teeth would never be attempted.
That said, when I read even journalistic accounts of scenes in which I've been involved I often find them quite off the mark in many respects. Hence the adage 'write from what you know'.