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This issue's articles include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e+ Truth in Different Mediums: \u003c\/strong\u003eJera Brown interviewed three writers about finding and conveying truth in different mediums: Pulitzer-nominated fiction writer Karen Russell; memoirist Esm√© Weijun Wang; and poet Jericho Brown. By Jera Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+ Truth and Consequences: \u003c\/strong\u003eNearly every fiction author uses inspiration from their own life in their writing. Here's how to ethically borrow real-life experiences for your stories. By Elizabeth Sims\u003cbr\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003eAll Together Now: \u003c\/strong\u003eEven the most introverted writer must work with others once in a while. Here's how to survive and thrive in a collaborative partnership. By Jeff Somers\u003cbr\u003e+ \u003cstrong\u003eBackstory Is Behavior: \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen writing your character's backstory, it can be hard to avoid the info-dump impulse. 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