005 - Character and Situation in the Novel
Dive into the world of fiction writing with Edith Wharton, a masterful author who shares her insights on crafting short stories and novels. In this engaging exploration, Wharton offers practical tips for aspiring writers, drawing on the wisdom of Arthur Quiller-Couch. She emphasizes the value of creating a list of scenes over traditional outlines, presenting a novel’s structure in broad, creative strokes—almost like a fill-in-the-blank recipe for storytelling. While the final chapter discussing Proust may seem a bit out of place, it adds an intriguing layer to her overall narrative. Join us…
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