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How Meeting Colson Whitehead Changed My Writing Mindset

By Ed A. Murray | September 21, 2020

During my senior year at Michigan, author Colson Whitehead made a surprise visit to my English class. It was the turning point for my writing career.

Posted in On Writing and tagged as amwriting, Colton whitehead, English class, MacArthur fellowship, novelist, pulitzer prize, the nickel boys, the underground railroad, university of michigan, writing advice. 4 Comments
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