373: Hook and Tether: How to Draw Readers In and Keep Them Grounded in the Story - Interview with Marissa Levien
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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.
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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.
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Plus, her #1 tip for writers.
For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/373
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