Mona Simpson

PEN to Paper: Hot Tips from Mona Simpson

PEN World VoicesJune 23, 2020

Novelist Mona Simpson believes writing is a constant practice, and to help you nurture yours, she shares five tips, plenty of helpful anecdotes, and even some musical inspiration in… More

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