I often think that the prime directive for me as a teacher of writing is akin to that for a physician, which is this: do no harm. (Chang-rae Lee)

I often think that the prime directive for me as a teacher of writing is akin to that for a physician, which is this: do no harm.

Chang-rae Lee

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