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Straight talk about story structure and writing craft that goes far beyond the usual tips, plus backstage peeks at a scribbling life in southern Italy.

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Sep 29, 2026
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  1. Issue · Sep 29, 2026

    What Wile E. Coyote teaches writers about stakes. (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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  2. Issue · Sep 18, 2026

    The rocky road to becoming a “better” writer (opens the original)

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  3. Issue · Sep 11, 2026

    What Makes Storytelling Unforgettable (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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