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2 days ago
Writing

Writing is lonely work but connecting with other novelists on zoom keeps me motivated | Jodi Wilson

When working solo, peer accountability is crucial for productivity and motivation in writing. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

Sam Taylor: Translating is like X-raying a book. You get a deep tissue read'

Sam Taylor shifted from writing novels to literary translation for financial support, leading to an award-winning second career before returning to novel-writing. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
Writing

Sam Taylor: Translating is like X-raying a book. You get a deep tissue read'

Sam Taylor transitioned from writing novels to literary translating for financial support, culminating in a novel with a unique parallel universe concept. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Writing

This is much more intimate': Colm Toibin on writing a sequel to Brooklyn, 15 years on

Colm Toibin, famous for disapproving sequels, surprises fans with a follow-up novel after 15 years. [ more ]
The New Yorker
3 weeks ago
Writing

Miranda July Turns the Lights On

Discovering unexpected story elements can fundamentally change the creative process. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
4 months ago
Books

Tea Obreht Maps Life's Uncharted Territories

Téa Obreht worked on her third novel at Teton County Library after various life transitions.
The Morningside started as a short story for a Covid-19 anthology before becoming a completed novel. [ more ]
AnOther
2 months ago
Writing

Calla Henkel's New Book Is a High-Low Thriller About an Art-World Family

Calla Henkel transitioned from collaborative theatre work in Berlin to writing a critically acclaimed novel, 'Other People's Clothes'.
Henkel's novels mix personal experiences with literary conventions, creating nuanced characters that navigate complex relationships. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

Claire Messud Puts Her Soul on the Page

Writing can feel like a superpower as a child.
Novel mirrors family emotions. [ more ]
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