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“Pace is crucial. Fine writing isn't enough. Writing students can be great at producing a single page of well-crafted prose; what they sometimes lack is the ability to take the reader on a journey, with all the changes of terrain, speed and mood that a long journey involves. Again, I find that looking at films can help. Most novels will want to move close, linger, move back, move on, in pretty cinematic ways.”

Quote by Rose Tremain

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Rose Tremain is a renowned British author born on August 2, 1943. Her works are known for their profound character development and emotional expression, and she has won numerous literary awards. more

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