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Give a Character a Job

Midwest Small-Town America I remember a number of years ago, thinking that I was severely handicapped as a novelist because I had not traveled extensively. Nor had I worked at a dozen or so different jobs as had someone like … Continue reading

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Novel Writing – Indulgence or Obligation?

Strange Occupation Ours is a strange occupation. I’m talking about writers.  If you include novelists – the occupation is even more strange.  Accepting the strangeness – coming to terms with the strangeness – often takes many years.  Sometimes an entire … Continue reading

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