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Short essays and missives about writing, reading, and art from Lilly Dancyger, author of Muscle Memory, First Love, and Negative Space. Plus occasional writing course listings.

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About Lilly Dancyger

Author of Muscle Memory (Autofocus Books, forthcoming), First Love (The Dial Press, 2024) and Negative Space (SFWP, 2021)

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