In this podcast, the guest speaker talks about his approach to the creative process and how his writing has changed over the years. He also discusses writer's block and the inevitable criticism that writers face when producing great work.
The speaker describes how he overcame a deep depression while incarcerated by channeling his talent and writing three books in 30 days, realizing his own potential and self-worth.
The speaker talks about her experience transitioning from writing books in Europe to New York, and shares how her early writing process was slow and difficult due to an inner sensor. She discusses how she turned to journalism and wrote more books after moving to New York.
The speaker reflects on writing his life story, stating that he had said everything he wanted to say about the topic in his book, which was eventually edited down by 30% to a still quite lengthy 200,000 words.
The process of writing can be difficult for some, but for those with a deep desire to write, it is worth it. Tim Ferriss speaks with an author who made the transition from being a lawyer to writing and discusses the clarity of purpose needed to take the leap.
The first step in getting your book published as an author is finding a good agent who knows all the editors and has a good relationship with them. With nonfiction, it is recommended to get an agent first who can sell it to the desired publisher.