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19.27: A Close Reading on Character: An Overview and Why We Chose C.L. Clark's Stories

Writing Excuses

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Character-Driven Short Stories by C.L. Clark

Exploration and admiration of C.L. Clark's trio of stories, focusing on the emotional depth, nuanced character arcs, and unique storytelling style. The chapter compares reading short stories to enjoying tapas, emphasizing the depth and completeness found within these smaller narratives while discussing how close readings can help in understanding character establishment and world-building through negative space.

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