Fiction writers from the Naples Writers' Workshop read successful stories and ask "Why Is This Good?"
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Why Is This Good? is hosted by Kristine Gill, J. C. Bronsted, and Rob Curtin.

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150: “Babylon Revisited” by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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In this episode, we discuss “Babylon Revisited” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. What can we learn from this story? How can fiction subtly reveal character motives? How can we use a slippery point of view to direct the reader’s attention at what’s important for the story? How can introspective revelations show the reader the complexities of a character or interactions between characters? How can a story be built around a moment?

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April 15th, 2025 by Naples Writers' Workshop