Otis Hanby
I normally put myself in a familiar place and write from that angle. It could be a picnic, working out, taking a trip, or something else mundane. I begin to write from that perspective and tie it into the character. This works for the most part.
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Hey Otis! My professor recommended a book to my class "I highly recommend a book entitled The Friends of Eddie Coyle by George V Higgins. Many people consider it the best dialogue ever written. It is a crime novel, so some of you might not be interested." Naturally, I thought of you. Right?
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