fwiw, succeeding as a writer is much more a matter of luck than skill or talent. Meritocracy is a myth in writing, too.
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Well, "luck" here would mean privilege too, I'd say.
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wealth, connections, race, all matter. Best way to get a book deal is to have a parent who's a published author.
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I guess I consider luck like a neutral lottery... that's different than the way I consider whiteness.
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sure, that's fair. I think both luck and privilege factor in.
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