Wendy Kendall
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta, Thank you for taking questions. I so enjoyed Out of the Easy. The characters were amazing and the descriptions lifted me out of my life for awhile, and gave me a real feel for the people and place. Your dialog and also your text read almost lyrically. I was wondering if you have any musical background or inspiration in your writing? I'm looking forward to now reading more of your books. Wendy
Ruta Sepetys
Hello Wendy!
Thanks for this great question about music. Prior to becoming an author I worked in the music business for over twenty years. I love music SO much that when I listen to music it's an all-encompassing experience. So I can't write with music. But when I'm plotting a story and just thinking about the characters and their interactions, I definitely listen to music.
There are a few "intersections" between my careers in music and writing. Rhythm and melody is one intersection. After spending 20+ years with songwriters I learned how powerful rhythm and melody are in any creative project. Rhythm and melody make a phrase memorable. I keep that in mind while writing and I read my work aloud to listen to the flow.
Thanks for asking!
Thanks for this great question about music. Prior to becoming an author I worked in the music business for over twenty years. I love music SO much that when I listen to music it's an all-encompassing experience. So I can't write with music. But when I'm plotting a story and just thinking about the characters and their interactions, I definitely listen to music.
There are a few "intersections" between my careers in music and writing. Rhythm and melody is one intersection. After spending 20+ years with songwriters I learned how powerful rhythm and melody are in any creative project. Rhythm and melody make a phrase memorable. I keep that in mind while writing and I read my work aloud to listen to the flow.
Thanks for asking!
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sauvageloup
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Ruta Sepetys:
Hi Ruta, I really enjoyed 'Out of the Easy' and am looking forward to reading 'Salt to the Sea'. I was just wondering what your favourite/ least favourite part of being an author is? And did you always want to be a writer or was it something that developed later in life? Best wishes, Ella
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