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3:30am Writing Session: A Timeline
"Naa. Delete. Not quite right."
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Have I Revised My TV Pilot to Death?
Four skimmable responses from industry pros I'm struggling to interpet.
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How I Fell in Love with Story
It starts with joy—because where else would it start?
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How My Creative Writing Degree Has Served Me Well
Holding that expensive piece of paper up to a different light.
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Where My Creative Writing Degree Has Fallen Short, Pt. 1
Pick a life, any life.
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Where My Creative Writing Degree Has Fallen Short, Pt. 2
Criteria for judgement.
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Where My Creative Writing Degree Has Fallen Short, Pt. 3
Facts are facts.
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Why Being a Writer is Pretty Great
A dash of optimism.
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Why Being a Writer Sucks
A dash of truth
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Would I Send My Daughter to a Creative Writing Program?
“Do you have time for a few questions?”