The Resilient Author

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The Resilient Author
How I chase the first seed of a story

How I chase the first seed of a story

And why I begin new books by writing as little as possible

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Sara Foster
Feb 06, 2024
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My ideas for novels are sparked by the smallest of things. It could be a line in a newspaper, an image that sticks in my mind, or a moral dilemma that ignites my imagination. These first tiny seeds of story are ephemeral and as mesmerising as fireflies in the dark. Once I chase them, some sail quickly away; but others demand further consideration, stick…

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