Sarika Mahimkar
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta! What is your process for researching? As in how do you pick which sources to use? Do you do a lot of research on your favorite topics and then decide to write a novel? Also, how do you pronounce your name? Thank you!
Ruta Sepetys
Hi Sarika!
My general process for researching is first to read as many nonfiction and primary source materials as I can, to get a feel for the time period and event. I interview many people while researching and then I weave stories from many people together into one character so that way I'm representing a larger human experience. Generally I spend two to three years researching. In terms of how to pronounce my name, you can hear me pronouncing it at this link here: http://www.teachingbooks.net/pronounc...
Thanks for the questions!! :)
My general process for researching is first to read as many nonfiction and primary source materials as I can, to get a feel for the time period and event. I interview many people while researching and then I weave stories from many people together into one character so that way I'm representing a larger human experience. Generally I spend two to three years researching. In terms of how to pronounce my name, you can hear me pronouncing it at this link here: http://www.teachingbooks.net/pronounc...
Thanks for the questions!! :)
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