In segment one of this volume, authors Mark Childress, Janet Fitch, and Glen David Gold read and talk about their previously unpublished works. In the second segment, “Conversations,” Oakley Hall—founder of the Squaw Valley Community of Writers, author of 24 novels, and former writing teacher—presents 15 tips that every writer needs to know, beginning with Write every day, Observe and listen, Employ all the senses, and Use strong verbs. (127 minutes)

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