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Social Media and Writing Fiction
08:06 - 13:53 (05:46)
Author George Saunders discusses how social media is a metaphor for the feeling he wants his readers to have while reading his work, which is moving in and out of consciousnesses, and how it took him a while to use PowerPoint in his writing process despite it being on his wish list for a long time.
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This podcast discusses the usefulness of having a wish list when it comes to writing, as it can help in finding a form for a story.
08:06 - 11:08 (03:02)
Summary
This podcast discusses the usefulness of having a wish list when it comes to writing, as it can help in finding a form for a story. It also explores the improv nature of comedy writing and the process of finding humor in storytelling.
ChapterSocial Media and Writing Fiction
EpisodeStorytelling in a data-hooked world | The TED Interview
PodcastTED Talks Daily
The podcast discusses the development of genre structure in fiction novels, specifically the shift towards a more interconnected and complex structure found in books such as Goon Squad.
11:08 - 12:42 (01:33)
Summary
The podcast discusses the development of genre structure in fiction novels, specifically the shift towards a more interconnected and complex structure found in books such as Goon Squad. They draw comparisons to 19th century triple-decker novels in terms of the scope and complexity of the narrative.
ChapterSocial Media and Writing Fiction
EpisodeStorytelling in a data-hooked world | The TED Interview
PodcastTED Talks Daily
In this interview with Jennifer Egan, the author discusses how technology has influenced her storytelling and the unique ability of fiction to provide a sense of being inside another person's mind.
12:42 - 13:53 (01:10)
Summary
In this interview with Jennifer Egan, the author discusses how technology has influenced her storytelling and the unique ability of fiction to provide a sense of being inside another person's mind.