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Practical insights for writers from Jessica P Morrell

The first duty of the novelist is to entertain.

Written By: Jessica Morrell - Dec• 05•18

The first duty of the novelist is to entertain. It is a moral duty. People who read your books are sick, sad, traveling, in the hospital waiting room while someone is dying. Books are written by the alone for alone. ~Donna Tartt

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