S5_E27. Hemingway Had No Rules —Why You Don’t Either

How long should a chapter be? How short should paragraphs be? Writers often get stuck trying to follow invisible rules that don’t actually serve the story. In this episode of The Storyteller’s Mission, Zena Dell Lowe explores why great writers focus on clarity, reader experience, and what works for the story—rather than rigid structure. A must-read for writers who want to stop second-guessing and start trusting their voice.

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