The Book I Had to Write
This is the podcast where leading authors talk about the stories behind how they wrote some of today’s most influential nonfiction. Learn tips and secrets to getting your own book done, and why publishing one could change your life.
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Cultural critic Stephen Marche discusses his new book On Writing and Failure, the challenges faced by writers in the digital age, the the inherent failures that are part of writing process, and the struggle to bridge the gap between intention and reception.
May 23, 2023
S2E2: Susan Olding on Essays and Rereading Classics
In this episode, Susan Olding discusses her journey as an essayist, and her newest essay collection Big Reader. She also discusses the power of writing essays, the challenges of writer's block, the power of re-reading classics as an adult, and the use of experimental forms in storytelling.
