“The real magic of a piece comes out when you let a work become what it needs to become, and when you let go of original intent. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately: a lot of short stories, I think, don’t work because they’re not able to let go of that initially great idea, and the authors never let themselves be surprised by that magic and wonder that’s happening just off the page from them.”
Do Well: Recycle Your Garments
We live in a culture where replacement is king. We routinely fix big-ticket items, like cars and washing machines, but primarily it’s easier and cheaper











