Writing Chicago With Grit and Authenticity

Writing Craft
2011
Featuring Clare O’Donohue, Michael A Black, Michael Harvey, Michael Wiley, Sean Chercover

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Chicago has a voice all its own. This session explores how writers capture the city’s grit, history, and character while avoiding clichés and letting place drive story and tone.

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