Thematic Storytelling
Malorie discusses her approach to writing, emphasizing the importance of thematic structure over chronological storytelling. She shares how her editor's suggestion to focus on themes like loss and love transformed her narrative style. Additionally, she reflects on the openness of young readers compared to adults, highlighting the imaginative possibilities in her speculative fiction.In this clip
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