Last time, I talked about choosing books based entirely on whether I find the prose laminated (it pushes me out) or permeable (it lets me sink in).

What causes a piece of writing to be laminated—that is, it may have a beautiful sheen, but it keeps me on the outside?

This week, I explain what laminated writing is. Listen in to learn how to avoid the readings that will inscribe bad habits in your own writing, and find the readings that will spur your best work.

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