Write a draft this week that's all about discovering what you want to write about.

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This week I'm interviewing author Valerie Lute for her favorite writing tips.

Valerie Lute is a writer whose short stories have appeared in Arts & Letters, Literary Orphans and Contrary Magazine, among others. You can find her kayaking on the Charles River, attending Shakespeare productions in Greater Boston, or online at valerielute.com.

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In part II of this two-part episode, I talk about finding just the right ending for your story.

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In this two-part episode, I'm talking about finding the ending for your story.

Book recommendation: SEA OF TRANQUILITY by Emily St. John Mandel.

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This week, on comic book hero storylines and the problems of the origin story.

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I'm highlighting two of my favorite episodes from last summer this week. Enjoy the summer season, writers, and see you back here in a couple of weeks!

I'm talking about the radical possibilities of revision this week.

Book recommendation: Exhalation, by Ted Chiang

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This week, we're searching for the dark dark room in the center of our story.

Book recommendation: ALL'S WELL by Mona Awad.

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This week, talking about why a good story is like a dress on a dress form.

Book recommendation: A GHOST IN THE THROAT by Doireann Ni Ghriofa.

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This week's episode is for the hand-writers out there, but it also has tips for if you write on the computer.

Recommendation: HOUSEKEEPING, by Marilynne Robinson.

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