Very interesting stuff. The competition bracket is a pretty common structure in Japanese anime. Basically each fight dives into the background and motivations of the current antagonist, reinforcing the themes of the story and providing the context for the conclusion, where the protagonist learns something from each opponent as they move towards the final confrontation.
I find the creative process fascinating - the drafting, the editing, the publisher's suggestions for developments. I've more or less completed a creative non-fiction book, and it's taken three years. I wonder how long it took Rita to write her book?
Very interesting stuff. The competition bracket is a pretty common structure in Japanese anime. Basically each fight dives into the background and motivations of the current antagonist, reinforcing the themes of the story and providing the context for the conclusion, where the protagonist learns something from each opponent as they move towards the final confrontation.
I had this book on my radar but after learning about this book's structure I'm very intrigued. I might have to pick up a copy.
A novel without dialog? Considering the last couple I read, that's a selling point
The bravery to throw away a whole draft and start over! We can all learn from that. I really enjoyed this interview, thank you
I find the creative process fascinating - the drafting, the editing, the publisher's suggestions for developments. I've more or less completed a creative non-fiction book, and it's taken three years. I wonder how long it took Rita to write her book?
I picked up this book on a whim and was so taken by the author's use of language and mashing-up of time. Truly distinctive and perfect.
Loved this exchange, enticed by the vague talk of the structure changes. Book is going in the pile!
Great read!!