Kurt Vonnegut on the Shapes of Stories

[Paul Whybrow]

In researching the likes and dislikes of a literary agent this evening, I found an interview with her in which she recommended that prospective clients should consider the shape of their story.

She recommended that they watch this video clip, which features Kurt Vonnegut and an appreciative audience:



This short clip brings up a series of videos with famous authors - not that I'm trying to distract you.

 

[Emurelda]

Seen that one, love it still. If I've learnt anything in Physics it's this...everything depends on the initial conditions.