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Writing of Fiction

Dive into the world of fiction writing with Edith Wharton, a masterful author who shares her insights on crafting short stories and novels. In this engaging exploration, Wharton offers practical tips for aspiring writers, drawing on the wisdom of Arthur Quiller-Couch. She emphasizes the value of creating a list of scenes over traditional outlines, presenting a novel’s structure in broad, creative strokes—almost like a fill-in-the-blank recipe for storytelling. While the final chapter discussing Proust may seem a bit out of place, it adds an intriguing layer to her overall narrative. Join us as we unpack Whartons rich advice and discover the art of writing fiction. (Summary by William Jones) Proof-listeners Rita Boutros, Michele Eaton, & TriciaG

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    006 - Marcel Proust

    Dive into the world of fiction writing with Edith Wharton, a masterful author who shares her insights on crafting short stories and novels. In this engaging exploration, Wharton offers practical tips for aspiring writers, drawing on the wisdom of Arthur Quiller-Couch. She emphasizes the value of creating a list of scenes over traditional outlines, presenting a novel’s structure in broad, creative strokes—almost like a fill-in-the-blank recipe for storytelling. While the final chapter discussing Proust may seem a bit out of place, it adds an intriguing layer to her overall narrative. Join us as we unpack Whartons rich advice and discover the art of writing fiction. (Summary by William Jones) Proof-listeners Rita Boutros, Michele Eaton, & TriciaG

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    005 - Character and Situation in the Novel

    Dive into the world of fiction writing with Edith Wharton, a masterful author who shares her insights on crafting short stories and novels. In this engaging exploration, Wharton offers practical tips for aspiring writers, drawing on the wisdom of Arthur Quiller-Couch. She emphasizes the value of creating a list of scenes over traditional outlines, presenting a novel’s structure in broad, creative strokes—almost like a fill-in-the-blank recipe for storytelling. While the final chapter discussing Proust may seem a bit out of place, it adds an intriguing layer to her overall narrative. Join us as we unpack Whartons rich advice and discover the art of writing fiction. (Summary by William Jones) Proof-listeners Rita Boutros, Michele Eaton, & TriciaG

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    004 - Constructing a Novel Part 2

    Dive into the world of fiction writing with Edith Wharton, a masterful author who shares her insights on crafting short stories and novels. In this engaging exploration, Wharton offers practical tips for aspiring writers, drawing on the wisdom of Arthur Quiller-Couch. She emphasizes the value of creating a list of scenes over traditional outlines, presenting a novel’s structure in broad, creative strokes—almost like a fill-in-the-blank recipe for storytelling. While the final chapter discussing Proust may seem a bit out of place, it adds an intriguing layer to her overall narrative. Join us as we unpack Whartons rich advice and discover the art of writing fiction. (Summary by William Jones) Proof-listeners Rita Boutros, Michele Eaton, & TriciaG

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    003 - Constructing a Novel Part 1

    Dive into the world of fiction writing with Edith Wharton, a masterful author who shares her insights on crafting short stories and novels. In this engaging exploration, Wharton offers practical tips for aspiring writers, drawing on the wisdom of Arthur Quiller-Couch. She emphasizes the value of creating a list of scenes over traditional outlines, presenting a novel’s structure in broad, creative strokes—almost like a fill-in-the-blank recipe for storytelling. While the final chapter discussing Proust may seem a bit out of place, it adds an intriguing layer to her overall narrative. Join us as we unpack Whartons rich advice and discover the art of writing fiction. (Summary by William Jones) Proof-listeners Rita Boutros, Michele Eaton, & TriciaG

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    002 - Telling a Short Story

    Dive into the world of fiction writing with Edith Wharton, a masterful author who shares her insights on crafting short stories and novels. In this engaging exploration, Wharton offers practical tips for aspiring writers, drawing on the wisdom of Arthur Quiller-Couch. She emphasizes the value of creating a list of scenes over traditional outlines, presenting a novel’s structure in broad, creative strokes—almost like a fill-in-the-blank recipe for storytelling. While the final chapter discussing Proust may seem a bit out of place, it adds an intriguing layer to her overall narrative. Join us as we unpack Whartons rich advice and discover the art of writing fiction. (Summary by William Jones) Proof-listeners Rita Boutros, Michele Eaton, & TriciaG

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    001 - In General

    Dive into the world of fiction writing with Edith Wharton, a masterful author who shares her insights on crafting short stories and novels. In this engaging exploration, Wharton offers practical tips for aspiring writers, drawing on the wisdom of Arthur Quiller-Couch. She emphasizes the value of creating a list of scenes over traditional outlines, presenting a novel’s structure in broad, creative strokes—almost like a fill-in-the-blank recipe for storytelling. While the final chapter discussing Proust may seem a bit out of place, it adds an intriguing layer to her overall narrative. Join us as we unpack Whartons rich advice and discover the art of writing fiction. (Summary by William Jones) Proof-listeners Rita Boutros, Michele Eaton, & TriciaG

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Dive into the world of fiction writing with Edith Wharton, a masterful author who shares her insights on crafting short stories and novels. In this engaging exploration, Wharton offers practical tips for aspiring writers, drawing on the wisdom of Arthur Quiller-Couch. She emphasizes the value of creating a list of scenes over traditional outlines, presenting a novel’s structure in broad, creative strokes—almost like a fill-in-the-blank recipe for storytelling. While the final chapter discussing Proust may seem a bit out of place, it adds an intriguing layer to her overall narrative. Join us as we unpack Whartons rich advice and discover the art of writing fiction. (Summary by William Jones) Proof-listeners Rita Boutros, Michele Eaton, & TriciaG

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Edith Wharton

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