Publishing has been so historically male and white that yes, a *different point of view* than the one we have heard for 200+ years is a point in a writer’s favor. That’s a way to innovate. All other things being equal, a less explored point of view is better than one that’s been done to death.

A lot of dudes freak out at this, but it seems pretty self-evident to me.

Me: I won't write another obsession love story.

Also me: Dante had a vision of Beatrice, who he only met twice, eating his burning heart.