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I interviewed a Pulitzer-Winning Stanford Professor (Richard Powers Interview)
How I Write
The Emotionally Charged Journey of Character Creation
This chapter explores the intricate emotional relationships that novelists form with their characters, particularly examining a recent novel's protagonists. The speakers highlight how an author's personal history intertwines with character development, using analogies such as 'Finding Nemo' to illustrate themes of internal conflict and protective dynamics. Additionally, they discuss the importance of empathy in storytelling and its transformative power to foster deeper connections between readers and the narrative.
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