I used to get a lot of letters from prisoners. It used to get on my nerves. Especially family members. Everybody's innocent.
Terry McMillanAs a writer, you get to bring attention to something without preaching. I don't believe in being didactic. So if you dramatize something, you automatically bring attention to it if people read it.
Terry McMillanI just believe that young people need to be able to learn how to write in their own voice. Just like a musician, you pride yourself on having your own distinct sound.
Terry McMillan