Writing Excuses · Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, Erin Roberts, Dan Wells, and Howard Tayler

20.32: Revision and Character Consciousness Téa Obreht

August 10, 2025·26 min·2 clips

Taya Albrecht describes her first drafts as a harrowing slog and explains how she builds characters in layers.

The hosts and guest Taya Albrecht explore revision techniques focused on character consciousness, discussing first-draft struggles, layering character traits, and using discomfort to reveal personality. They share practical tools like the HALT method and adding subtle details to deepen emotional impact.

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