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Gwyneth Lewis, Stanford Arts Practitioner/Writer Fellow 2009-2010, discusses the inspiration and philosophy behind her writing methodology.

Maureen Johnson, author of Scarlett Fever, discusses deadlines, professional writing, publishing, and fancy skills.

Bestselling author Amy Tan recalls her childhood efforts at writing, and discusses how certain events in life have influenced her as an author.