The History of Literature

133 The Hidden Machinery - Discovering the Secrets of Fiction (with Margot Livesey)

Mar 2, 2018
Novelist Margot Livesey discusses her book 'The Hidden Machinery: Essays on Writing' and its ability to offer new insights into familiar books and authors. They explore topics like writing fiction, creating compelling characters, aesthetics with Virginia Woolf, and the show versus tell debate. They also discuss the struggles of conveying characters in writing and the importance of trusted feedback. Additionally, they examine Shakespeare's approach to storytelling and reflect on the conversation.
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