Silas HouseI always tell my writing students that every good piece of writing begins with both a mystery and a love story. And that every single sentence must be a poem. And that economy is the key to all good writing. And that every character has to have a secret.
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This quote is a great example of what I’m talking about with the idea of creative writing. It’s all about freedom and brokenness and finding your truth.
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