Walter Mosley in conversation with Viet Thanh Nguyen at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (50)

0:09 Productivity and Writing Habits of Authors chapter 3
0:09 Productivity and Writing Habits of Authors
2:15 Writing Process and Productivity Strategies
3:42 Balancing Creative Writing and Collaborative Screenwriting
5:44 Perceptions of Prestige in Writing Careers chapter 2
5:44 Prestige and Pay in Creative Writing Fields
8:06 The Importance of Failure in Creative Process
10:23 The Reality of Writer's Rejection and Failure chapter 3
10:23 The Reality of Rejection in Writing Careers
11:45 Challenges in the Publishing Industry
13:03 Challenges in Traditional Publishing Industry
15:04 Developing a Strong Writer's Voice in Fiction chapter 2
15:04 Developing a Strong Writer's Voice in Fiction
18:12 Finding and Developing a Writer's Unique Voice
19:32 The Power of Creative Writing for Self-Expression chapter 2
19:32 Importance of Creative Writing for Self-Expression
21:00 Finding and Expressing One's Unique Voice
23:47 Overcoming Creative Block and Writing Productivity chapter 2
23:47 Overcoming Creative Block and Writing Productivity
25:34 Overcoming Writer's Block and Daily Writing Discipline
28:06 The Power of Authenticity in Creative Expression chapter 3
28:06 The Power of Authentic and Unapologetic Writing
29:40 Portrayal of Racism in Literature
30:52 Exploring the Dark Side of Human Nature
32:16 Portrayal of Sociopathy in Fiction Writing chapter 2
32:16 Portrayal of Sociopathy in Fictional Characters
34:18 Genre Fiction vs Literary Fiction Confrontation
37:34 The Validity of Genre vs Literary Writing chapter 2
37:34 The Validity of Genre vs Literary Writing
39:25 Representation of Black Male Antiheroes in Literature
42:50 Diversity in Literary Genres and Recognition chapter 3
42:50 Diversity in Literary Traditions and Recognition
45:23 The Importance of Oral Storytelling in Writing
47:03 The Importance of Experience in Creative Writing
48:26 Existence of Black Stories in Society chapter 3
48:26 Existence of Black Stories in Society
49:47 Representation in History and Media Matters
51:32 Author's Book Promotion and Editing Strategies
53:29 Writing a Tell-All Book and Libel Concerns chapter 2
53:29 Writing a Tell-All Book and Libel Concerns
55:29 Finding Inspiration in Real-Life Stories and Experiences
58:04 Finding Inspiration in Personal Experiences and Poetry chapter 3
58:04 Finding Inspiration in Personal Experiences and Poetry
59:33 Celebrating American Literary Heritage and Legacy
1:01:22 Overcoming Writer's Block and Plot Disorganization
1:02:56 Importance of Writing and Storytelling chapter 4
1:02:56 Importance of Writing and Storytelling
1:04:33 Production Experience on a Film Set
1:05:46 Protecting Intellectual Property in Digital Age
1:08:08 Separating Art from the Artist's Personal Life

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