Once I heard a bestselling author talk about self-censorship. She said that authors often hold back from writing what is true to their story or characters because they believe they know what readers want, what people will buy. Before a book is even printed, she warned, censorship is in play. I mused about self-censorship a … Continue reading Day 2 (of 31 days of free writing)
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Day 1 (of 31 days of free writing)
I was a librarian for thirty years, so censorship is anathema to me. Sure books can be harmful, that's because books can change minds, attitudes, even life choices. Overall I find that it is human nature to find change threatening. As much as I like to pretend that I love change, the truth is often … Continue reading Day 1 (of 31 days of free writing)