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As mentioned, writers are fascinated by the craft of other writers. We think it’s because each and every one of us fears we’re doing it wrong. Because, as we all know, there is a right way to do it. But nobody’s quite figured it out yet. Walter Mosley writes nude. In a weird way, it makes perfect sense. How many brilliant thoughts are lost between the sheets and sometimes fruitless search for the bathrobe? Not to mention figuring out the blasted coffee maker. So much better to leap straight from dream-land to writing (there is a difference — we’ll explain later). Just keep the curtains closed if you don’t like to share with your neighbors.

• A writer’s life: Walter Mosley