Writer Sarah Perry shares her techniques for creating and developing characters.
This interview is part of our Early Career Writers’ Resources pack Character, made possible by Arts Council England. Discover more here →
Sarah is the author of Melmoth and Waterstones’ 2016 Book of the Year The Essex Serpent so knows a thing or two about crafting memorable characters.
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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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Creating and developing characters with Michael Donkor
Michael Donkor, author of Hold, guests on the podcast to talk about creating and developing characters.
Finding character through voice — Joe Dunthorne
The award-winning poet, journalist and novelist shares his techniques for developing characters and tackles the semi-mystical concept of character ‘writing themselves’.
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