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Why does the novel contrast different elements of the craft of writing? How are these elements lauded, ranked, and/or disparaged?
Does the novel answer who, if anyone, owns a story? Which arguments for or against ownership of a narrative are most and least persuasive and why?
What is the role of inspiration for different writers in the novel? How does inspiration interact with other aspects of the writing process?
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