DiscoverEverything Cookbooks58: David Lebovitz on the Writing Life in Paris [re-release]
58: David Lebovitz on the Writing Life in Paris [re-release]

58: David Lebovitz on the Writing Life in Paris [re-release]

Update: 2025-09-10
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Originally aired on July 19, 2023

Kate and Kristin talk with writer David Lebovitz about his career and life in France. He discusses how he went from pastry chef to food writer, how blogging strengthened his writing voice and why he pivoted to video during the pandemic. He shares his decision to write "the hardest book he ever wrote", the advice he gives to aspiring writers and his choice to move his writing to Substack. Finally, he tells us how decides what stories to tell and reveals a glimpse into a few new potential projects.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella
 

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58: David Lebovitz on the Writing Life in Paris [re-release]

58: David Lebovitz on the Writing Life in Paris [re-release]

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