“Novels should be judged rigorously. Either a book works or it doesn't. The fact that something is true in the real world should not lend authority to it in fiction.” WorldShouldBookRealFactsFictionNovelAuthorityReal WorldJudged Author:Akhil Sharma
“Exposition suggests a great trust in the reader, and this expression of trust makes a book feel tender.” FeelsBookExpressionReader Author:Akhil Sharma
“As a teacher, I can help my students see what is working and not working. I can show them certain solutions. I can guide them to books that will serve as role models. Largely, though, one learns to write almost like developing muscle memory, and this requires years of effort.” WritingBookHelpingMemoriesEffortTeacherStudentsSolutionsRole Models Author:Akhil Sharma
