Writing advice from J. D. Salinger

Mac H.

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Here is a copy of writing advice given by Salinger in response to a letter by an angst-ridden student:

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http://www.lettersofnote.com/2009/12/one-thought-hits-me-about-your-letter.html

Somehow that advice still seems timeless ...

Mac
 
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What great advice! I laughed so hard. How easily he can poke someone in the eye with practically no effort. Priceless.

ETA: I read the letter three times. He makes SO many points SO subtly. No wonder he's an ace writer. Thanks for posting it, Mac H.

ETA ETA: What a COOL website!!
 
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