373: Hook and Tether: How to Draw Readers In and Keep Them Grounded in the Story - Interview with Marissa Levien

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English - September 01, 2021 12:15 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
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Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Marissa Levien.

Marissa is a writer and artist who hails from Washington State and now lives in New York with a kindly journalist and their two cats. The World Gives Way is her first novel.

In this episode Marissa and I discuss: How current and recent events influenced the dystopian future of her novel. The unique point of view shifts she writes at the beginning of The World Gives Way. Why empathy, human connection, and hope get readers to follow the journey.

Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/373