In this interview, Okechukwu Nzelu explains his process for crafting the plot for his debut novel The Private Joys of Nnenna Maloney.
This interview is part of our Early Career Writers’ Resources pack Plot, made possible by Arts Council England. Discover more here →
Okechukwu is a writer and teacher and has been published in Agenda, PN Review, E-magazine and The Literateur. His essay ‘Troubles with God’ was published in the anthology Safe: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space (Trapeze, 2019). In 2013 his radio play, Me and Alan, was broadcast on Roundhouse Radio.
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Plot
Nicola Upson, Okechukwu Nzelu, Inua Ellams and Simon K Jones share techniques for designing and wrangling plots.
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Nicola Upson on designing a good plot
Nicola tells us how her process has adjusted over time and discusses the unique requirements of the crime genre.
An Atheist Goes for a Walk in the Woods — Inua Ellams
Poet, playwright and performer Inua Ellams examines the connection between plot and style.
Balancing plot, theme and character
Simon K Jones examines the relationship between plot, character and theme.
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