Chapter
The Appeal of Good and Literary Fiction
21:28 - 31:25 (09:57)
The speaker enjoys reading heavily curated thoughts of good writers, finding the works of Nassim Taleb, Stephen Dubner, Malcolm Gladwell, and the host highly appealing.
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The speaker discusses their appreciation for well-written fiction that is so good, it blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction.
21:28 - 25:56 (04:27)
Fiction Writing
Summary
The speaker discusses their appreciation for well-written fiction that is so good, it blurs the line between fiction and nonfiction. They also highlight the works of critically acclaimed writers like Nassim Taleb, Stephen Dubner, Tim Ferriss, and Malcolm Gladwell.
ChapterThe Appeal of Good and Literary Fiction
EpisodeEp. 18: James Altucher on Saying No, Failing Better, Business Building, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The goal of any writing should be a combination of entertainment and finding areas that have personally caused pain and hurt in order to relate to the reader on a deeper level emotionally.
25:56 - 31:25 (05:29)
Writing, Emotional Pain
Summary
The goal of any writing should be a combination of entertainment and finding areas that have personally caused pain and hurt in order to relate to the reader on a deeper level emotionally.