
 The History of Literature
 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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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Helping Edgar Allan Poe - Promoting an Intern and Inspiring Writers 
 01:57 • 5min 
 The Hidden Machinery: Exploring the Power of Literature and Writing Rules 
 06:41 • 9min 
 The Early Years of the Beatles in Hamburg 
 15:46 • 3min 
 The Power of Honesty 
 18:46 • 12min 
 The Struggles of Conveying Characters 
 30:25 • 18min 
 The Importance of Trusted Feedback 
 48:14 • 17min 
 Beginning Dramatically: Shakespeare's Approach to Storytelling 
 01:05:42 • 11min 
 Reflecting on the Conversation and Promoting the Book 
 01:16:54 • 4min 
