desultory
(en)
(adjective) marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose / (adjective) not connected with the main subject / (adjective) disappointing in progress, performance, or quality
The Baffler #49
by
Thomas Frank
(editor)
by
Thomas Frank
(editor)
The Baffler #49
by
Thomas Frank
(editor)
by
Thomas Frank
(editor)
The Baffler #49
by
Thomas Frank
(editor)
by
Thomas Frank
(editor)
These editors asking you to rip the yarn never talk about politics beyond a possible desultory nod toward wanting stories from writers of “diverse backgrounds.” They do not talk about voice or literary style.
pretty
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4 years, 1 month ago