Volume 18 No. 1 — 1 May 1997

An Interview with Christopher Koch

Adrian Mitchell

Abstract

Christopher Koch discusses his career and approach to writing.

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Published 1 May 1997 in Volume 18 No. 1. Subjects: Characterisation, Myths & legends, Writer's craft, Writer's inspiration, Christopher Koch.

Cite as: Mitchell, Adrian. ‘An Interview with Christopher Koch.’ Australian Literary Studies, vol. 18, no. 1, 1997, doi: 10.20314/als.fbb6600ed5.

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