You Are What You Read: Influences That Shape Your Writing

Writing Craft • Writing Life & Creativity
2015
Featuring Archie Bellsky, Diane Kelly, Dorothy Cannell, Susan Boyer, Timothy Williams

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The books we love leave a lasting mark on how we write. In this session, authors explore the stories and writers that have influenced their craft, examining how reading shapes voice, style, and the evolution of their creative approach.

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