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I'm very much aware in the writing of dialogue, or even in the narrative too, of a rhythm. There has to be a rhythm with it … Interviewers have said, ...more

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I can't allow what we learned in English composition to disrupt the sound and rhythm of the narrative.

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I would say just start writing. You've got to write every day. Copy someone that you like if you think that perhaps could become your sound, too. I di...more

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If it sounds like writing, I rewrite it

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I started out of course with Hemingway when I learned how to write. Until I realized Hemingway doesn't have a sense of humor. He never has anything fu...more

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My most important piece of advice to all you would-be writers: When you write, try to leave out all the parts readers skip.