Dorothy AllisonWhy write stories? To join the conversation.
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When people are motivated to communicate with others, they are often doing so for their own reasons. They are not just sharing information, but also hoping that others will also be able to take something from what they have to say. If you want your audience to join the conversation, you have to do more than just say something.
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