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A Discussion on Writing Fiction vs. Non-Fiction
20:19 - 25:43 (05:24)
Journalists need to research their stories and gather facts, quotes, and interviews from the real world, while fiction writers rely on their imagination to create a fictional world. Both require different approaches and techniques.
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The author of a book discusses continuing other work after getting a book contract due to a small advance, while also having an agent for the book proposal.
20:19 - 20:56 (00:37)
Summary
The author of a book discusses continuing other work after getting a book contract due to a small advance, while also having an agent for the book proposal.
ChapterA Discussion on Writing Fiction vs. Non-Fiction
Episode#161: Lessons from War, Tribal Societies, and a Non-Fiction Life (Sebastian Junger)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
David Foster Wallace's agent, Stuart Eisenstadt, was introduced to him through a client who wrote academic papers, and described Wallace's book deal as "unpromising."
20:56 - 22:44 (01:48)
Summary
David Foster Wallace's agent, Stuart Eisenstadt, was introduced to him through a client who wrote academic papers, and described Wallace's book deal as "unpromising."
ChapterA Discussion on Writing Fiction vs. Non-Fiction
Episode#161: Lessons from War, Tribal Societies, and a Non-Fiction Life (Sebastian Junger)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The writing process for non-fiction begins with research and gathering facts, quotes, and interviews from the real world, while fiction writing involves reimagining the world in a unique way.
22:45 - 24:32 (01:47)
Summary
The writing process for non-fiction begins with research and gathering facts, quotes, and interviews from the real world, while fiction writing involves reimagining the world in a unique way. However, both forms of writing require discipline and a dedicated writing schedule.
ChapterA Discussion on Writing Fiction vs. Non-Fiction
Episode#161: Lessons from War, Tribal Societies, and a Non-Fiction Life (Sebastian Junger)
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker reminisces about a writing class with McPhee at Princeton where they explored the visual aspect of structure.
24:32 - 25:43 (01:11)
Summary
The speaker reminisces about a writing class with McPhee at Princeton where they explored the visual aspect of structure. McPhee would map out the structure of his pieces in elaborate and abstract forms like an architect with a blueprint.