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“Structure that really pays off is all based on emotion. I don't write down an elaborate plan. It's really done by feel. It's one area of my writing that I think I've got surer at as I've evolved. In my work you often get an abrupt shift in time, a jolt. But the emotional logic will take the reader on. I hope. I trust. After all, our memories do not work with any sequential logic.”

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Graham Swift

Graham Swift is a renowned British screenwriter known for his profound psychological portrayals and unique narrative style. His works often delve into the relationship between personal memory and history, as well as profound insights into modern society. more

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