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Human Writes: Writing vs. Life

Human Writes: Writing vs. Life

Stories can sometimes feel more real than life. Is that always a good thing? | Non-Fiction | Fresh soup

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A hypothetical scenario: You’re on a ship far out in the ocean, in the middle of a storm, when a giant wave washes over the deck, sweeping up both your child’s favorite toy and the only copy of a short story you’re trying to finish. Which do you jump in to save?

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