I think what writing should be at its essence is a creative expression, it should be informed by the needs of the story, by the dictates of your char… - Maaza Mengiste

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I think what writing should be at its essence is a creative expression, it should be informed by the needs of the story, by the dictates of your characters…I feel like I can write any character I want—an African, a European, a writer can do anything, it just has to feel true to the story.