Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Hi, Martha,
Thanks so much for reading Good Company! I didn't write a specific scene with Flora about her finding out that Margot knew about Julian's affair and the ring. Like lots of writers (and movie makers!) I wrote a scene for the READER to find out that secret and then that information gets carried forward in the head of the reader when they realize Flora also knows. Sometimes it's more effective to let the reader fill in blanks in parts than a literal linear rendering of how information is exchanged, which can get redundant. We know Flora knows because she refuses to take Margot's calls.. Thanks again for reading and discussing and I'm happy to answer any other questions.
Thanks so much for reading Good Company! I didn't write a specific scene with Flora about her finding out that Margot knew about Julian's affair and the ring. Like lots of writers (and movie makers!) I wrote a scene for the READER to find out that secret and then that information gets carried forward in the head of the reader when they realize Flora also knows. Sometimes it's more effective to let the reader fill in blanks in parts than a literal linear rendering of how information is exchanged, which can get redundant. We know Flora knows because she refuses to take Margot's calls.. Thanks again for reading and discussing and I'm happy to answer any other questions.
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Jane
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Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney:
I loved your book - seems like not everyone got the humor. The characters were so well drawn I felt like I knew them (particularly Bea)... Having recently been through two executorships of trusts (my brother and my mom), and the resulting drama, I wonder if you've ever been through this kind of thing. It resonates with my experience, for sure?
Brendan
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Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney:
Are you able to explain your writing techniques? For an example I tend to have a rough idea of the plot and from there I write completely unplanned. The story is chaotic and characters aren't fleshed out but from there I discover where and what I want. I find authors plot and plan in advance, screenwriting for me is a different process. I'm looking forward to reading The Nest, I hear promising remarks from friends.
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