162: “A Conversation with My Father” by Grace Paley
OCT 15, 202525 MIN
162: “A Conversation with My Father” by Grace Paley
OCT 15, 202525 MIN
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<p>In this episode, we discuss <a href="https://arvindvenkatadri.com/pdf/ISTW/AConversationWithMyFather-GracePaley.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">“A Conversation with My Father” by Grace Paley</a>. What can we learn from this semi-autobiographical story? How can we develop stories from our own experiences? How can an extended conversation drive a story? How does the tragedy of human mortality color the mood of a conversation? How can we capture a real-life feeling in our stories?</p>
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