Fiction writers from the Naples Writers' Workshop read successful stories and ask "Why Is This Good?"
We discuss how fiction works, the craft of writing, literary art, and what we can learn from examples of excellent writing.
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Why Is This Good? is hosted by Kristine Gill, J. C. Bronsted, and Rob Curtin.
183: “The Fifty-Ninth Bear” by Sylvia Plath
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In this episode, we discuss “The Fifty-Ninth Bear” by Sylvia Plath. What can we learn from this story by such an accomplished poet? How well can an author get outside of themself to portray a compelling character and story? How much can we read beyond the page into the motives and feelings of the characters, and how much should we?
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September 1st, 2026 by Naples Writers' Workshop