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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi! I have heard so many amazing things about your books and so many people have told me how brilliant your writing was... I look forward to reading all of your works :) I wanted to ask, as an aspiring author myself, how do you plan for your books? With a full out-line, or do you just sort of wing it?
Ruta Sepetys
Hi Brittany!
Since I write historical fiction, history provides a general outline for my novels. I spend a lot of time thinking about the characters, what those characters want, and what obstacles they will overcome to get what they want. I love the creative process so I don't outline too heavily. I like to leave room to surprise myself while writing. Good luck with your writing!! :)
Since I write historical fiction, history provides a general outline for my novels. I spend a lot of time thinking about the characters, what those characters want, and what obstacles they will overcome to get what they want. I love the creative process so I don't outline too heavily. I like to leave room to surprise myself while writing. Good luck with your writing!! :)
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hello Ruta! I recently read "Between Shades of Gray" and was deeply connected to the novel. My grandparents shared many of the experiences you described, and I was amazed of how detailed you wrote while keeping the facts straight. My question is how did you research for this novel? Are there any new books to be expected in the near future? Thank you!
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Ruta Sepetys:
Would you ever want to write a fantasy novel, or something other than historical fiction?
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