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John Dufresne is an American author born on January 30, 1948. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature.

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“I was always writing. I just didn't know if I was any good.”

Ifs Knows Writing

Author:John Dufresne

“In revision, your imagination becomes deeply engaged with your material. It's when you come to know your characters and begin to perceive their motivations and values.”

Knows Character Motivation Values Imagination Materials Perceive Engaged Revision

Author:John Dufresne

“You lose a wallet or keys or something and you notice in a second, but your life can go missing and you don't even know it.”

Knows Loses Missing Keys Wallets

Book:Love Warps the Mind a Little: A Novel

Source: Love Warps the Mind a Little: A Novel

“A lack of narrative structure, as you know, will cause anxiety.”

Knows Causes Anxiety Structure Narrative Narrative Structure

Book:No Regrets, Coyote

Source: No Regrets, Coyote

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Born: January 30, 1948
Known for: Author
Quotes: 48

Books & Sources

Love Warps the Mind a Little: A NovelRelated source material

Is Life Like This?: A Guide to Writing Your First Novel in Six MonthsRelated source material

Love Warps the Mind a LittleRelated source material

No Regrets, CoyoteRelated source material

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