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“In general, teaching writing makes me a far better reader because there's so many ways to write a good sentence or a good story, and as a teacher I'm obliged to consider them all, rather than staying in the safety of my own tendencies.”

Quote by Leni Zumas

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Leni Zumas is a contemporary writer known for her exploration of themes such as identity, power, and social justice. Born in 1972, she has made significant contributions to the literary world with her unique voice and thought-provoking narratives. more

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“I started reading contemporary fiction in college or right after college. It wasn't as if I was steeped in experimental minimalism when I was twelve or something. I was reading The Witch of Blackbird Pond.”

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“In undergraduate classes, I often see writers who are still simply imitating. I mean, we all imitate - that's how we learn to speak or write in the first place - but they're writing a Dean Koontz novel or something.”

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