Sitting in Silence
by Maurice Carlos RuffinSitting in Silence
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On writing, craft, worry & joy.
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About Maurice Carlos Ruffin
Maurice Carlos Ruffin won a 2026 Guggenheim. Since 2021, he's run Substack's Sitting in Silence, a beloved guide for creators and writers. He wrote National Bestseller The American Daughters, The Ones Who Don't Say They Love You and We Cast a Shadow.
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