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BBC Writers

Inside the Writersroom with Sarah Phelps

Sep 13, 2017
Sarah Phelps, a talented writer, shares her writing rituals and inspirations. Topics include exploring brutality in Agatha Christie's work, the intersection of heritage and social change in farming, creating authentic characters, and navigating the complexities of crafting coherent narratives. The struggles of King Arthur's rule and the importance of individuality in writing are also discussed.
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  • Personal writing routine includes frenzied panic, tea, and superstitions.
  • Two approaches to storytelling: adaptation of classics and creation based on contemporary themes.

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Writing Routine and Process

The writer describes her writing routine as starting early, getting stuck in notes, and then feeling a frenzied panic to write through the night. She associates routines with tea, cigarettes, swearing, and panic, highlighting her unique approach to writing. Additionally, she shares her superstition of feeling the need for cigarettes to write, illustrating a personal connection between her habits and productivity.

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