Will Taylor

Unpleasant Truths: Reader’s Choice

What are ‘unpleasant truths’?

Fiction is a vicarious

experience.

Trouble is interesting

.

Writing unpleasant truths is not easy.

I refuse to censor myself.

Excellent writing

can convey

grit.

Where is the line drawn?

Readers have to choose.

Review

• Unpleasant truths in literature• Grit is necessary• Censorship – writers and readers• Make the choice

…Questions?

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