Michael
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Lawrence Wright:
What were some of the challenges of switching to writing fiction? And what were some of the freedoms?
Lawrence Wright
For one thing, you can't interview your character and ask what they eat for breakfast. You have to do the imagining. But that's fun. Some characters really do speak for themselves. I think any writer will admit that inspiration is a mystery, but it's also a joy when a character you "created" breaks loose and becomes a singular individual.
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Patrick Brown
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Lawrence Wright:
Do you see any relation between your novel and the nonfiction you've written? I'm especially interested if there's a connection to the theme of extreme belief, which has been a theme of your work in the past. Thanks in advance. Really looking forward to reading The End of October.
A Goodreads user
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Lawrence Wright:
I’m always impressed by your research and ability to filter information in a compelling fashion. How does that process adapt when writing fiction?
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