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Aube Rey Lescure Aube Rey Lescure is the author of RIVER EAST, RIVER WEST and the instructor for the all-new Autofiction Immersive program.

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Colson Whitehead Blog Desmond Hall

By Desmond Hall

Sep 15, 2026

Craft Advice Writing/Reading Resources

What Colson Whitehead Can Teach Us About Layering in Fiction

By reading and learning from the many facets of Colson Whitehead's intricate storytelling, Desmond Hall is struck dumb by the level of his layering.
Whats the MDQ Focusing on the Main Dramatic Question in the Essay Incubator

By Ethan Gilsdorf

Jun 23, 2026

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What’s the MDQ? Focusing on the Main Dramatic Question in the Essay Incubator

What makes an essay feel focused, purposeful, and emotionally resonant? Essay Incubator instructor Ethan Gilsdorf explores the concept of the Main Dramatic Question (MDQ)—the central tension, desire, or inquiry that gives an essay its shape and momentum.