How to introduce characters: Lessons from Charles Dickens

Episode 1 of the The Reading Room Podcast with A Writer’s Lighthouse podcast, hosted by Xeni Soteriou, titled "How to introduce characters: Lessons from Charles Dickens" was published on October 24, 2021 and runs 18 minutes.

October 24, 2021 ·18m · The Reading Room Podcast with A Writer’s Lighthouse

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Read Transcript In this episode, we look at chapter one of Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens. First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages in detail with a close reading where we’ll look at character introductions, the rhythm of the writing, and how the action propels the story forward. You’ll then have an exercise to try at home. Did you enjoy the show? If you have a fellow writer who would find this helpful, leave a review or recommendation to help grow th...

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In this episode, we look at chapter one of Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens.

First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages in detail with a close reading where we’ll look at character introductions, the rhythm of the writing, and how the action propels the story forward. You’ll then have an exercise to try at home.

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