Episode 14: Lon Otto: "Avoiding Literary Thin Ice"

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Episode 14: Lon Otto: "Avoiding Literary Thin Ice"

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59 minutes

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Jun 18, 2010

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In this podcast, Lon Otto leads a discussion on how to avoid “literary thin ice”- the insecurities resulting from insufficient originality, tension or authority in a work.

Released:

Jun 18, 2010

Format:

Podcast episode

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Episode 14: Lon Otto: "Avoiding Literary Thin Ice"

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