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“In the most basic way, writers are defined not by the stories they tell, or their politics, or their gender, or their race, but by the words they use. Writing begins with language, and it is in that initial choosing, as one sifts through the wayward lushness of our wonderful mongrel English, that choice of vocabulary and grammar and tone, the selection on the palette, that determines who's sitting at that desk. Language creates the writer's attitude toward the particular story he's decided to tell.”

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Book:The Getaway Car: A Donald Westlake Nonfiction Miscellany
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The Getaway Car: A Donald Westlake Nonfiction Miscellany

This book is a compilation of Donald Westlake's nonfiction writings, offering insights into the craft of writing, the writing process, and the literary world. It includes essays and articles that showcase Westlake's wit and wisdom, providing readers with a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential authors of his time. more

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Donald E. Westlake
Donald E. Westlake

Donald E. Westlake was an American author born on July 12, 1933, and passed away on December 31, 2008. Known for his crime and detective novels, his works have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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