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Oct 26, 2023 26 min

SWRT 283 | Characterization

from Story Works Round Table | Conversations About Craft Hosted by Alida Winternheimer

This week at the Story Works Round Table, Alida and Kathryn discuss characterization, with examples from a short story by Junot Díaz. They analyze how Díaz introduces characters through the narrator's perspective, using just a few sharp details to create vivid impressions of complex people are are inspired to re-examine their own character descriptions. Hear the latest from A Room Full of Books & Pencils, “Does Reading Make Us Better People?” Show notes and more: https://storyworkspodcast.com Get Alida's musings on life, writing, and the writing life in A Room Full of Books & Pencils. booksandpencils.substack.com Are you ready to get more out of your writing, to grow your writing skills, and get that novel done faster? Do you want community, feedback, and mentoring? Check out group coaching. www.wordessential.com/fictioncoaching Visit WordEssential.com and book a discovery call today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit storyworksroundtable.substack.com/subscribe

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