155: “The Piano Teacher’s Pupil” by William Trevor

Jul 1, 2025
25 mins

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In this episode, we discuss “The Piano Teacher’s Pupil” by William Trevor. What can we learn from this short, well-crafted story? How can backstory help build the present moment? How can we establish throughlines? How are well-rounded characters developed?

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