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Episode 413 THE GREAT AMERICAN AUTHORS (Part 11) Sinclair Lewis, Key West, and Tennessee Williams
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Two Great authors and one inspirational city are the focus of this episode.
Sinclair Lewis
Sinclair Lewis's writing advice, often delivered directly to his students or in letters, focused on the practicalities of a writing life and the raw discipline required. Some of his most memorable guidance includes the reminder that "real writers" are unstoppable and the emphasis that writing is simply hard work.
Focus and discipline
Don't fool yourself. Lewis advised writers, "You can fool the critics but never yourself".
Embrace the hard work.
Ignore discouraging words.
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