The Writing Life
Writing Using The Senses
Oct 24, 2022
Award-winning Belgian writer Els Beerten shares insights on character development and using the senses to bring places and people to life. Topics range from exploring historical narratives through character depth to using writing as a tool for connection and sensory experience.
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- Developing characters with psychological depth is crucial in historical fiction, emphasizing themes of heroism and personal struggles.
- Incorporating sensory experiences and bodily movements in writing creates vivid and immersive storytelling that resonates with readers.
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Exploring Character Development and Sensory Descriptions
Elle's Bearton, an award-winning Belgian writer, discusses her approach to developing characters and utilizing the senses to enrich settings and characters. She emphasizes the importance of infusing historical contexts with psychologically deep and multi-faceted characters, such as in her award-winning novel 'We All Want Heaven', which delves into themes of heroism and personal struggles.
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