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Publishing Short Stories

In this volume, Amy Tan gives a talk called “Serendipity, the Muse, and Divine Intervention.” Using examples from The One Hundred Secret Senses, she explores the role that these elements played in the development of her work. This volume also features a lively panel discussion in which authors Amy Tan and Richard Ford and editors Will Allison, Alan Cheuse, and Andrew Tonkovich field questions posed by moderator Stephen Kochand and members of the audience. Questions include What are the best markets for emerging fiction writers?, Are there trends to follow or avoid?, and What role does the editor play in selecting content for various publications? (91 minutes)

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Item#: FMK35085
Copyright date: ©2005
DVD (Chaptered) ISBN 978-1-4213-2812-6

Part of the Series : The Path to Publication: Advice from Authors, Editors, and Agents | The Aspiring Writer's Collection


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