I do feel that if you can write one good sentence and then another goo…

Amy Hempel
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I do feel that if you can write one good sentence and then another good sentence and then another, you end up with a good story.
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I do feel that if you can write one good sentence and then another good sentence and then another, you end up with a good story.

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