The Writing: How do you know when a book is finished?
It's a process of getting to know your own work.
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‘Is Choosing to Stick to “Westernized” Tropes Also a Form of Freedom?’
It’s not a simple choice.
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On Layli Long Soldier and writing imperfect language
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It’s time to explore your own archive.
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Read morePostscript: ‘Can I Quit My Day Job?’
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Or, a metaphor for revision.
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Hi all, let’s not ignore the obvious: you’re receiving this newsletter during the commencement of the US inauguration for Joe Biden...
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Read morePostscript: ‘My Two Books Failed, But I Don’t Know How to Move On.’
Facing it—a grief exercise
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Consider the ways that you count them.
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