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.
157: “Found Objects” by Jennifer Egan
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In this episode, we discuss “Found Objects” by Jennifer Egan (second story in this PDF). What can we learn from this story? How can plot serve character and character serve plot? How can a character be both a device and a character? Can a scene be developed as both a present scene and a memory at the same time? How does the character’s experience drive the reader’s understanding of a story?
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August 1st, 2025 by Naples Writers' Workshop