Richard Powers: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Stanford Professor | How I Write

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the art of character development in storytelling, highlighting the significance of internal motivations and conflicts that propel the narrative. They introduce various analytical tools, including the "onion" analogy and the exploration of different types of drama—internal, interpersonal, and environmental—to show how to create believable characters. The conversation also touches on key themes like man versus nature in literature. Additionally, the speakers discuss technical writing techniques, including sentence structure and descriptive language, urging writers to craft rich, engaging stories that cultivate empathy, surprise readers, and sustain tension for a powerful storytelling experience.