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Brewing the Potion to Become a Writer of the Future: An Alchemist’s Tale
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New writers love writing advice and tips.
The Fine Distinction Between Cooks and Chefs
A lot of people want to give you writing advice. I’ve felt it—trust me, I’ve been there. During my long years trying to break in as a writer, I felt that I never lacked for someone jumping in to tell me how this writing thing had to be done.
What Makes a Story Great?
Recently I’ve had a number of my students ask, “What makes a story great?” For example, what sets apart a story that wins major awards from one that doesn’t? What makes one story monumental, a landmark in its field, while another story fades from memory?