Kylie
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Ruta Sepetys:
How did you come up with characters and their personality in your books? What inspired you to make the characters?
Ruta Sepetys
Hello Kylie!
Thanks for your question.
The inspiration for characters generally arises while I'm researching. I'll come upon a story or even just a small detail that will inspire a character and bring them to life for me. Many of the characters also come to life while I'm interviewing people who experienced the event. I try to interview as many people as possible while researching a book. I then weave their stories together into one character. That way, I'm representing a larger human experience. Creating characters is my favorite part of the writing process. Thanks for asking! :)
Thanks for your question.
The inspiration for characters generally arises while I'm researching. I'll come upon a story or even just a small detail that will inspire a character and bring them to life for me. Many of the characters also come to life while I'm interviewing people who experienced the event. I try to interview as many people as possible while researching a book. I then weave their stories together into one character. That way, I'm representing a larger human experience. Creating characters is my favorite part of the writing process. Thanks for asking! :)
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Hello Ruta! I am a huge fan of your work! Between Shades of Grey is my ultimate favourite book by far, and I've read it over and over again. I'm really excited for it to hit the big screen. I wanted to know if you will be coming to Toronto, Canada to do book signings? I would love to have a chance to meet you in person. Thank you.
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Ruta Sepetys:
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