The Subtle Craft Behind Literary Fiction

Writing Craft
2017
Featuring Christina Hoag, January Kerr, Linda Sands, Ray Peden, Stacy Allen, Warren Moore

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Stacy Allen, Christina Hoag, January Kerr, Linda Sands, Ray Peden, and Warren Moore explore the subtle elements that give literary fiction its power. They discuss how strong voice, layered characters, and emotional honesty allow stories to engage with contemporary themes while still feeling timeless and deeply human.

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