“Unlocking the Secret Craft: 10 Transformative Writing Insights from Ursula Le Guin’s Genius”
With a voice. With a voice in the ear. That first page I wrote, which the novel progressed from, is simply Lavinia speaking to us — including me, apparently.
9. Focus on the Rhythm of the Story
From Paris Review:
I want the story to have a rhythm that keeps moving forward. Because that’s the whole point of telling a story. You’re on a journey — you’re going from here to there. It’s got to move. Even if the rhythm is very complicated and subtle, that’s what’s going to carry the reader.
10. Don’t Waste Time
From Paris Review:
