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Emma Darwin is a British novelist and writing coach known for her works 'The Mathematics of Love' and 'A Secret Alchemy'. She teaches creative writing and has contributed extensively to the study of narrative craft through her blog and workshops.
Known for: The Long and Short of It: A Guide to Crafting Fiction
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The Long and Short of It: A Guide to Crafting Fiction
This book offers practical guidance on the craft of fiction writing, focusing on how to shape narrative time, structure, and perspective. Emma Darwin, an experienced novelist and writing teacher, explores techniques for managing pace, tension, and emotional resonance in both short stories and novels. The work is widely used by creative writing students and professional authors seeking to refine their storytelling skills.
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Defining Narrative Time
When we speak of time in fiction, we inhabit two overlapping worlds. There’s *story time*: what happens, when, and how long it takes within the world of the story. And then there’s *narrative time*: the duration the story takes to *tell*. A single day in story time can take three chapters, while a d...
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The Relationship Between Length and Form
A story’s length is not an afterthought; it’s part of its DNA. The short story and the novel handle time differently, not only because of word count but because of narrative philosophy. In the short story, time behaves like a spark—it must catch instantly, burn brightly, and vanish before it’s expla...
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About Emma Darwin
Emma Darwin is a British novelist and writing coach known for her works 'The Mathematics of Love' and 'A Secret Alchemy'. She teaches creative writing and has contributed extensively to the study of narrative craft through her blog and workshops.
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