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“I try to come to my reporting as a real, whole person, not an automaton.”

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Sarah Stillman is an accomplished journalist known for her in-depth investigative reporting. Her work focuses on issues of social justice and human rights, often revealing social injustice and power abuse. more

“I think most of us, as writers, have had experiences where you get edited and it doesn't feel like your voice at all. And so it's been nice to go through the experience of having a lot wind up on the cutting-room floor, and yet still feel that your voice is being - not purified, but made more yourself. I think that's a very rare thing.”

Thinking Feels Made Stills Voice Rooms Nice Cutting Wind Like You Edited Rare Things

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“People are sometimes losing their homes before being convicted of a crime, or their cash or their cars.”

People Sometimes Home Car Crime Losing Cash

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“When I was painting, I was painting stories I was telling myself. When I look back at it, moving to writing was a very natural progression for me.”

Writing Looks Stories Moving Natural Painting Progression

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“I'm so busy writing and editing two books a year that I don't have time for painting anymore.”

Writing Years Two Book Painting Busy Editing

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“I received rejection letters for ten years (one on a napkin, written in crayon.) I had all my rejection notices stored in a box. When the box was finally full I took it to the curb and set it on fire. The next day I went out and got a temp job.”

Years Jobs Next Fire Written Ten Letters Boxes Rejection Next Day Curb Crayon Napkins Year One Rejection Letters

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“I really wouldn't classify the books as mysteries. I prefer to say that they're adventures.”

Book Mystery Adventure

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“Since I write in first person and have no idea what goes on in men's heads.”

Men Writing Firsts Persons Ideas Goes On No Idea First Person

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“I write to entertain. When people read one of my books I want them to finish with a smile on their faces, feeling a little bit better about themselves and the people in their lives.”

People Want Writing Littles Book Feelings Faces Bits Little Bit

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“When you get ready to write your novel, outline it first. There's nothing worse than getting halfway through and realizing you've painted yourself in a plot corner.”

Writing Firsts Realizing Novel Ready Corners Plot Halfway Outlines

Author:Janet Evanovich

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