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Margaret Atwood Reads Saeed Jones

The New Yorker: Poetry

CHAPTER

Embracing Uncertainty in Creative Writing

The chapter delves into the creative process of writing, comparing the working styles of novelists and poets. It explores the idea that while novelists may appear visibly engaged in their work, poets' creative process might involve seemingly passive activities like staring out the window or going for a walk. The excerpt emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty and unexpected connections in the creative process.

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