Episode 16 - The Writer's Dilemmas
Description
In advance of National Novel Writing Month, we talk to UNT associate professor of creative writing Bonnie Friedman about envy, fear, and distraction, the benefits of writing, and how persistence is the key to growing one’s writing abilities. Friedman is the author of Writing Past Dark, which the Center for Fiction has called one of the essential books for writing, and Poets & Writers literary magazine called one of the best books for writers.
In this episode, we discuss:
● Dilemmas in the writing experience such as envy, fear and distraction
● Tips for how to dive into the writing process
● The benefits of writing
● Friedman’s favorite works
Featured in this episode is:
● Bonnie Friedman, associate professor of creative writing
Helpful links:
● Check out the OLLI at UNT podcast: olli.unt.edu/podcast
● Learn more about National Novel Writing Month and the NaNoWriMo organization: nanowrimo.org
● Read more about Bonnie Friedman: bonniefriedman.com
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