Chapter
The Art of Biography Writing
15:10 - 22:58 (07:47)
Historian and author Walter Isaacson discusses why he enjoys writing biography books and his process for crafting compelling stories of people's lives.
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Walter Isaacson, University Professor of History at Tulane, discusses the human connection that comes from writing biographies, and how the narrative of a person's life can teach us lessons about the values of our time.
15:10 - 19:03 (03:53)
Biography Writing
Summary
Walter Isaacson, University Professor of History at Tulane, discusses the human connection that comes from writing biographies, and how the narrative of a person's life can teach us lessons about the values of our time. He also shares his writing process, including how he prefers to work at night and avoid watching TV.
ChapterThe Art of Biography Writing
Episode#273: Lessons from Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, and Ben Franklin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
With the use of anecdotes and narrative stories, biographies become more engaging and entertaining to read.
19:03 - 22:58 (03:54)
Writing
Summary
With the use of anecdotes and narrative stories, biographies become more engaging and entertaining to read. By keeping a chronological order of events, the writer is able to organize the story better and keep the reader invested until the end.