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Fiction Is Discovered While Writing
- Write fiction to discover characters and emotional truths in real time rather than predefining everything.
- Amy Tan insists the writer must feel the story's emotional accumulation as it unfolds.
Stop Reading Reviews
- Avoid reading reviews; they replay negative judgments and derail creativity.
- Amy Tan stopped after her second book to reclaim private headspace for writing.
Keep Trying New Terrifying Things
- Try new, scary activities often to force growth and fresh perspectives.
- Amy Tan consciously pursues novel challenges like shark swims and music.