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Here’s my description and setting online class for those interested: https://www.theshipmanagency.com/classes/craft-seminar-description-setting-alexander-chee

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Cecile Somers-Lee's avatar

Thank you so much! How To Write An Autobiographical Novel is genius, as is the 1000 Words book. Love the gossip idea: "Writing is like gossiping about the characters. Am I telling the best stories about them that I possibly can?" Great guidance, thank you!

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Thank you!

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Lynn Sikkink's avatar

I love the exchange of these words. Thanks, Jami. It's great to know Alexander Chee is in the world.

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Thanks, that is kind.

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Julie Jordan Scott's avatar

I enjoyed this so much!

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Kriz Bell's avatar

I've been a longtime fangirl of Alexander Chee. I savoured his essay and it brought me tears not unlike when a member of my chosen family shows up for me -- and hearing him read it was like it was brand new. And shoutout to different note books, I'm a Leuchtturm babe - so much so that it was a gateway to fountain pens that were worthy of the paper quality...but i digress - and back to #1000WordsOfSummer

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Thank you!

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Tate Tullier's avatar

I had to go work a photo gig this morning but I knew you and Alexander Chee would be a lovely chat to observe so immediately opened up this to watch! I have exchanged words with Chee in the DM's and it's always a joy. Thank you again both for pushing us. TIME TO GO GOSSIP. :P

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Cheers Tate!

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FEROZA JUSSAWALLA's avatar

In New Mexico I have been battling swarming flying ants! But I bought a beautiful citronella bush at Home Depot and that’s limiting the insects

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Chicory Miles's avatar

This is my second year attempting this. I am more of visual artist than a writer. I started a blog a few years back and remembered how much I love to write. It was mostly autobiographical essays which was fun but also could be intense and involved arguing with my mother over details. Somehow this interview really struck a chord with me. This year I am writing fiction and giving myself permission to not take myself so seriously. There have been moments where I just feel like laughing as I write but I think that is okay. Also definitely need to read your book about autobiographical essays!!

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FEROZA JUSSAWALLA's avatar

Life has really gotten in the way of my writing dreams, even now! On Monday June 2, I had to have oral surgery for a broken tooth and have been in intense pain! Unable to write

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Alexander Chee's avatar

I hope you heal up soon and can get back to it.

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FEROZA JUSSAWALLA's avatar

Thank you

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FEROZA JUSSAWALLA's avatar

Hi! Watching now

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