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Jean Rhys on writing her masterpiece, the novel Wide Sargasso Sea

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A visit to the English poet and novelist’s home in Majorca

May 31

“Not to eat but to think.”

May 16

Pushing yourself vs. letting things come to you—the eternal dilemma

May 2

The jazz guitarist's amazing pre- and post-show routine—plus, a request for your patronage!

Apr 18

From May Sarton’s journals—plus, more on paid newsletters

Apr 4

And my thoughts about adopting one for this newsletter

Mar 21

“I mean, honestly, it was terrible and I had no idea what I was doing.”

Mar 7

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