That was the best writing lesson I’ve ever received. To this day, I still work this way (with careful editing, fact-checking etc later). Btw that piece was a finalist for a Livingston Award! wnyc.org/story/swedis...
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The story of a Syrian who found refuge in a Wild West theme park, and what his journey can teach us about the fantastical story underlying America's rugged self-image.
