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Smart Romance by Rena Rani's avatar

I love so much of what you had to say on these summer storms. I am working on a piece about it myself and just think there is an endless amount to say about this book

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

I’m so excited to read your piece!

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Shereen Cook's avatar

This is a great analysis! I love the questions it conjures for writers who want to deeply connect with readers. In a world of sensationalism, the allure of understatement is often overlooked.

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

So glad you enjoyed it!!

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Anna Mercier's avatar

I feel like I took a masterclass in analysis as well as allowing the reader to do the work, and I just... You're so smart!

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

Oh goodness Anna I’m blushing 😭 highest praise from you!! Thank you!!

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Gayle GM's avatar

i have never heard this term before and now i won't stop thinking about it. i'm always so fascinated by storytellers who can be spare with their prose while also being so engaging. loved this sm!

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Gayle GM's avatar

and by term i mean indeterminacy! lol

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

it is truly masterclass level!! and I have so many articles I could share with you if you're interested hahah

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Gayle GM's avatar

yes please i am!

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Regina Black's avatar

I've had my hand slapped by editors so many times for not putting motivation, emotion, or symbolic meaning directly on the page. And they're not necessarily wrong. But I do love a story that makes me work for all those things. Dialogue that creates a story question or forces you to think through various interpretations is my favorite type of dialogue.

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

YES. I often wonder what would happen if we trusted the reader a bit more in general!

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Clare Osongco's avatar

the way your mind works!! love this and will be chewing for some time on the importance of what the text leaves out

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

ahaha I'm glad it makes any sense! But my brain was exploding while reading and I had to get it down somewhere!!

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