The Re-re-read: Craft Talks on Classic Literature
A fiction writer and recovering academic seeks craft lessons in classic literature. All works are in the public domain and available on https://www.gutenberg.org. The talks are 5-10 minutes, perfect for today's on-the-go author. Earlier and even more pedantic versions of these talks are available on my blog, swerveandvanish.blogspot.com.
The podcast is currently on hiatus, but please enjoy the archived episodes!
The Re-re-read: Craft Talks on Classic Literature
The Brothers Karamazov: Physical Gesture in Fiction
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Do your characters stub out cigarettes or twist their hair while conversing? Do you wish you could think of more interesting and revealing physical gestures that break up dialog or other scenes? Dostoevsky shows us how, through a surprisingly sweet moment with Dmitri.
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