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Writerly Advice: David Sedaris

 

 

Write every day with a pen that's shaped like a candy cane.
                                                                  David Sedaris

 

 

 

 

First posted: January 25, 2020

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  • Home
  • Published Work
    • Other Writings
    • As if Death Summoned
      • Trailer
      • Prologue and Chapter 1
      • Book Reviews
      • January 2021 WordFest Interview
      • Media Kit
      • Media Release
    • The Unforgiven
      • Trailer
      • Synopsis
      • Excerpts
      • Discussion Guide
    • Tales of Tokyo
      • Trailer
      • Synopsis
      • Excerpts
      • Bookchat Interview
      • Interview
      • Reviews
      • Prologue Reading
      • Discussion Guide
    • The Legacy of Emily Hargraves
      • Trailer
      • Synopsis
      • Excerpts
      • Reviews
      • Interview
    • The Island (to be published)
      • Author's Introduction
      • Prologue
      • Chapter 1
      • Chapter 2
      • Chapter 3
  • WordFest
  • Book Chat
  • Book Reviews
  • Note Cards
  • Reflections
    • Foxglove Moments
    • Memories Out of Season
    • A Writer's Journal
    • A Northman's Reveries
  • Email Alan
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