Empathy Is Essential to Writing Fiction. It’s Also Disappearing. I share an important exercise with my writing students that asks them to stand in another person’s shoes. They’re finding it harder and harder to do.
‘Shared Sorrow Is Half Sorrow’ A cancer diagnosis, a Swedish proverb and the blessing of human connection
Matt Damon, Fran Drescher and an Indian Soybean Farmer on 2024 I asked an array of people what they’re wishing for in the new year.
Even Before the Israel-Hamas War, Being Palestinian Was Controversial The task of the Palestinian is to audition for empathy and compassion. To prove that we deserve it.