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Jan 2021
1h 14m

Susan Straight on the Power of Story

Daily Stoic | Wondery
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Ryan speaks to professor and author Susan Straight about their first encounter at the University of California, Riverside, finding joy in the private process of writing, how specific books can change your life, and more.  Susan Straight is a professor of creative writing and part of the MFA faculty at the University of California, Riverside, as well as an a ... Show More
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