In this Paris Review, Art of Fiction, No. 228 interview between Elena Ferrante and her publishers, the writer discusses beautifully where she gets her ideas and how they gestate in her mind before she gets them down, her writing process, and her approach to revision. The pdf is here:
What Makes a Story Great?-Aspen Ideas Festival
This short video (3 minutes) filmed at the Aspen Ideas Festival explores the elements of “story” as defined by writers, producers, and directors. “Story” can refer to fiction, autobiographical story tellers, and journalism. As you watch, take notes. Which “elements” of story seem like necessary elements to you? Why? Do you “want something to blow […]
PurdueOWL: Developing Characters
Note: Unfortunately, PurdueOwl is currently going through a website redesign. You may have to scroll down to get to the resources mentioned below. These useful resources on the Purdue Online Writing Lab (Purdue OWL) break down the importance of understanding character from the point of view of the writer, which is in some ways different than […]
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