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  • I Can’t Write About the Pandemic, But I Can’t Write About Anything Else

    The Blunt Instrument on how to choose a new project when you can't see past the news

    Apr 2 - John Cotter
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    Is Sentimentality in Writing Really That Bad?

    The Blunt Instrument addresses the question of how much emotion is too much emotion

    Dec 17 - Elisa Gabbert
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    Can I Write Fictional Stories About Real People?

    The Blunt Instrument on sourcing your characters from life—without getting sued

    Nov 7 - John Cotter
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    Am I Allowed to Break Up with My Book Agent?

    The Blunt Instrument takes on a question about how to handle a professional relationship that feels very personal

    Oct 18 - Ruoxi Chen
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    Is It Okay If I Don’t Care About Making Money from Writing?

    The Blunt Instrument on what to do if you aren't ready to quit your day job

    Jul 30 - Elisa Gabbert
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    50 Moves You Can Use in Your Fiction

    The Blunt Instrument's list of go-to moves in contemporary fiction can give you some ideas of what to try—and what to avoid

    May 16 - Elisa Gabbert
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    How Do You Even Get Started Writing a Book?

    The Blunt Instrument, our advice column for writers, on taking your first steps towards publication

    Mar 21 - John Cotter
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    Ethical Advice for Writing About Friends and Family

    The Blunt Instrument takes on three questions about autofiction, memoir, personal essay, and whose stories you’re allowed to tell

    Jan 29 - Elisa Gabbert
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    How Do I Become One of Those Writers Who Remember Everything?

    Everyone else seems to remember every detail, but I can’t remember the beginning of this sentence

    Sep 25 - Elisa Gabbert
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