An esteemed author on the nature of writing and the often overlooked distinction between story and plot. As a long-time fan of Le Guin, I found this "riff" of great interest.
In 2 short minutes author Ursula Le Guin shares with us, among a few other things, her writing style as well as her thoughts on plot and story.
I must admit I've never read any of her works, but it's being bookmarked now. A nice and compact piece.
As described, this piece is all actuality with a guitar underlay. Le Guin describes her work as story-telling, making a sharp distinction between "story" and "plot."
In the end, what makes a good story ("War and Peace" referenced) eludes Le Guin: she says it's a "mystery." Le Guin is author of such books as "The Dispossessed" and "The EarthSea Cycle."
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Warren Black
Posted on June 21, 2005 at 08:55 AM | Permalink
Review of Ursula Le Guin's Riff on Writing
An esteemed author on the nature of writing and the often overlooked distinction between story and plot. As a long-time fan of Le Guin, I found this "riff" of great interest.
Emon Hassan
Posted on May 02, 2005 at 06:43 PM | Permalink
Review of Ursula Le Guin's Riff on Writing
In 2 short minutes author Ursula Le Guin shares with us, among a few other things, her writing style as well as her thoughts on plot and story.
I must admit I've never read any of her works, but it's being bookmarked now. A nice and compact piece.
Robert Frederick
Posted on April 25, 2005 at 01:06 PM | Permalink
Review of Ursula Le Guin's Riff on Writing
As described, this piece is all actuality with a guitar underlay. Le Guin describes her work as story-telling, making a sharp distinction between "story" and "plot."
In the end, what makes a good story ("War and Peace" referenced) eludes Le Guin: she says it's a "mystery." Le Guin is author of such books as "The Dispossessed" and "The EarthSea Cycle."
This would fit nicely into an author series.