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Craft Essay: When You Write a Monster

Craft Essay: When You Write a Monster

Some thoughts on how we treat monsters in our stories

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John Wiswell
Oct 14, 2023
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This is a sneak preview of an upcoming craft essay. It’s exclusive to you folks who subscribe to the Substack. I’ve been elbow-deep in novel edits and health woes, and want to show my gratitude for y’all showing support in these times. These times when I feel monstrous.

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