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# Exclusive Interview with Swiss-based Author, Anne Korkeakivi
- URL: https://bwritr.ghost.io/exclusive-interview-anne-korkeakivi/
- Published: 2024-04-08T01:15:20.000Z
- Updated: 2024-04-08T01:15:19.000Z
- Description: Meet award-winning author Anne Korkeakivi. Discover her passion for writing, the creative process and the musical inspiration behind her novels.
- Author: Romilly Golding
- Tags: Copywriting

Award-winning author Anne Korkeakivi tells us about her passion for writing, the creative process, and the musical inspiration behind her novels.

**When did you start writing, and what form did it take?**

I've been writing since I was very little, creating ongoing stories in my head as a child. I wrote my first poetry collection at seven and a Greek tragedy play at 16\. Writing has always been part of me.

**What compels you to write today?**

Writing is inseparable from who I am, even though it's not the easiest career. There are times I think of doing something else, but I just can't - I have to write.

> "There are two things I love. The best is when my characters come alive in a novel, and the story takes off like music. It's like conducting a piece of music for the first time. I also enjoy the editing process, cutting away what doesn't work and finding the exact words to express my ideas."

**How do you experience the writing process?**

I hear the work like music, probably due to my musical background. Structure is crucial, and I realised my novels have musical-like structures, such as concertos or symphonies. Rhythm is essential and often overlooked, both on a micro sentence level and a macro structure level.

**Anything frustrating about the writing process?**

The subsequent publishing process! It's challenging, whether for newspapers, magazines or books.

**Do you seek inspiration or does it strike?**

Inspiration differs for novels and other writing. My novels start with questions I'm trying to answer. I often draw from news stories. For example, my latest novel, Shining Sea, was inspired by my father's World War Two experiences.

**Describe your creative process.**

I ponder the plot and characters, never writing about people I know. Once characters are in, they become real, leading the story organically. It's like being at a rock concert with characters having strong voices. A lot gets thrown out during rewriting and editing.

**Any advice for budding novelists?**

Don't think finishing a draft means you're done. Writing a traditionally published novel requires a lot of work and persistence. Keep at it and don't give up.

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