My Grown-Up Voice
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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What Wile E. Coyote teaches writers about stakes. (opens the original)
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The rocky road to becoming a “better” writer (opens the original)
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What Makes Storytelling Unforgettable (opens the original)
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