In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, Michael Donkor, author of Hold, discusses creating and developing compelling characters.
This podcast is part of our Early Career Writers’ Resources pack Character, made possible by Arts Council England. Discover more here →
Michael Donkor studied English at Wadham College, Oxford, undertook a Masters in Creative Writing at Royal Holloway and now teaches English Literature at St Paul’s Girls’ School in London. The Observer named him as one of 2018’s best debut authors for his first novel Hold (4th Estate). He was longlisted for the International Dylan Thomas Prize and shortlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize.
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Character
How can you bring your characters to life on the page? Sarah Perry, Michael Donkor and Joe Dunthorne share their tips.
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