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Matthew Pearl:
Hi! Just wondering what you studied in college, and did you always picture yourself to become a writer? I'm going off to college in 2 years, so I guess I'm just wondering what college meant to you and how it impacted you? Thank you so much :)
Matthew Pearl
Thanks for asking, Cecily. I studied literature. But I didn't have any inkling of being a novelist, at least not since I was ten years old and wrote two sentences of a novel about a platypus detective investigating a shark. Studying other writers helps understanding storytelling styles and techniques. I wish I had taken creative writing class to give me experience and confidence, and would recommend that regardless of what you major in or study. You might even be able to find one in your area before going off to college. Happy holidays!
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Whitney
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Matthew Pearl:
I just finished listening to the audiobook of The Last Bookaneer and it was an absolute delight! I most enjoyed the distinctive personalities of the bookaneers, especially Kitten. Do you have any plans to center a future novel around a unique female protagonist such as her?
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