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‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

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The American journalist and bestselling author on the sexy – and unsexy – sides of her craft. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The American journalist and bestselling author on the sexy – and unsexy – sides of her craft. Plus: the special superpower that helps someone become a writer.S1 S2

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‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

The American journalist and bestselling author on the sexy – and unsexy – sides of her craft. Plus: the special superpower that helps someone become a writer.

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‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

The American journalist and bestselling author on the sexy – and unsexy – sides of her craft. Plus: the special superpower that helps someone become a writer.

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‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

The American journalist and bestselling author on the sexy – and unsexy – sides of her craft. Plus: the special superpower that helps someone become a writer.

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‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

3 outlets 3 reports Published Oct 6, 2026

The brief

The American journalist and bestselling author on the sexy – and unsexy – sides of her craft. Key points and original sources are listed below.

The American journalist and bestselling author on the sexy – and unsexy – sides of her craft. Plus: the special superpower that helps someone become a writer.S1 S2

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‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

‘The act of writing is, fundamentally, an act of seduction’: Author Susan Orlean on luring readers

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