Service95 Book Club With Dua Lipa Margaret Atwood Answers Your Questions
Nov 19, 2025
Join the iconic Margaret Atwood, celebrated for her novel The Handmaid’s Tale, as she dives into her writing process. She reveals how a vivid image can spark a narrative, recounts her unique method of blending rhythm and sound in prose, and discusses the balance of emotion and structure in storytelling. Atwood also explores the intriguing parallels between her character Serena Joy and the modern Tradwife movement, asserting that her novels project possible futures rather than declare predictions. This enlightening conversation is a must for fans!
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Image And Voice Come First
- Margaret Atwood often begins a story with a sentence or image rather than character or premise.
- She then finds the voice, letting image and voice drive the narrative development.
Sound And Rhythm Shape Prose
- Atwood writes prose with conscious attention to rhythm and sound distinct from poetry.
- She also edits dialogue to remove filler so it reads as talking but remains engaging.
Edit Dialogue For Clarity
- When writing dialogue, listen to real speech but edit out repetitions and filler.
- Aim for edited talk that feels authentic without boring the reader.
