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“Our job as writers, as we begin that journey, is to figure out what we can do. Only do what you can do. It’s a rule I live by. Among other things, it means I can have novels heavier with dialogue than description. But more important, if you only do what you can do, you never have to worry that someone else is doing it. It keeps you from competing. It keeps you looking inside for what’s true rather than outside for what’s popular. Ideally. Your writing is your fingerprint.”

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Delia Ephron
Delia Ephron

Delia Ephron is an American author known for her humorous and emotionally rich novels and screenplays. Her works often explore love, family, and human relationships. Born on July 12, 1944, Ephron is the daughter of the renowned playwright Neil Simon. more

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