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15.06: Prose and Cons, with Patrick Rothfuss

Writing Excuses

CHAPTER

The Art of Crafting Prose and Dialogue

This chapter discusses the elements of beautiful prose, focusing on word choice, sentence structure, and the meticulous revision process. It also examines the role of dialogue in storytelling, emphasizing clarity and the influence of media on personal speech patterns.

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