How to set the pace of your novel: Lessons from Shirley Jackson

31/10/2021 21 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3
How to set the pace of your novel: Lessons from Shirley Jackson

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Read TranscriptIn this episode, we look at chapter one of The Haunting of Hill House, by Shirley Jackson. First, I’ll read the chapter aloud before exploring key passages in detail with a close reading where we’ll look at the narrative’s structure to explore what we can learn about tone and pacing as writers. You’ll then have an exercise to try at home.Did you enjoy the show? If you have a fellow writer who would find this helpful, leave a review or recommendation to help grow the podcast and expand our writing community. Support the show

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