It goes without saying that a writer must write what they want - but the 'market' seems to make a difference if you are a person of colour. I have a UK perspective. I find (and I hope this is not question of vanity - ones writing must be good enough) that what is wanted are tales of how bad/good it is to be Asian, that world, those 'problems' ..rather than say a book that has Asians as a side subject, or worse, as villains. Or invisible. I'm a published writer but for instance I wrote a new book, it found an agent, but publishers kept saying I love it but perhaps if it was more like this (quoting various books about Asian dating, Asian problems, celebratory stuff) it would be easier to sell. Now, maybe the book is just not good enough but it concerns me that I should or even could factor this dreary subject (the market) into the work. My solution was, put it away, write another. Fail better. My question is specific I know, but any webinar responding to any of the above would be a boon to me. Thankyou so much and apologies for the too long comment.