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Amor Towles: The Secret to Telling a Great Story

How I Write

CHAPTER

Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life

This chapter explores how inspiration for writing can come from observing small moments in everyday life, using the example of a man's annoyance at someone recording a concert evolving into a larger narrative. They also discuss the concept of 'opening doors' when developing story ideas, creating richness and depth.

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