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

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Walter Mosley discusses his prolific writing career, emphasizing that consistent daily discipline is more important than innate talent or reading extensively.summaryProductivity through volume: Mosley publishes 50+ books by writing 3 hours a day, 360 days a year, treating writing as a job rather than waiting for inspiration.takeawayGenre vs. Literary: Mosley rejects the distinction between genre and literary fiction, arguing that popular writing (like Shakespeare or his own mysteries) endures while much 'literary' fiction is safe and forgettable.takeaway

Dave Barry in conversation with Matt Groening at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Dave Barry shares anecdotes about his career transition from journalism to humor writing, his experiences with wildlife in Miami, and his creative process for novels and screenplays.summaryHe offers specific advice on writing techniques, dealing with writer's block, and navigating collaborative projects, while highlighting the absurdity of modern cultural phenomena.summaryHumor Writing Technique: Barry advises writers to 'hit the reader with it and then get out of there,' meaning punchlines should be delivered abruptly without over-explaining or letting the audience see the joke coming.takeaway

David Baldacci in conversation with Gregg Hurwitz at Live Talks Los Angeles

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He discusses his writing process, which balances meticulous research with immersive character exploration, and highlights his philanthropic focus on literacy as a tool for social equity.summaryWrestling taught Baldacci 'incredible discipline' and the necessity of accountability; he applies this 'motor' to writing, believing that if you can outwork everyone else, you will succeed regardless of the field.takeaway“Don't chase trends... the time you finish your book it won't be hot anymore. You need passion when you're writing.”quote

Neil Gaiman in conversation with Joe Hill at Live Talks Los Angeles

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The core concept for 'American Gods' crystallized in a single moment in Reykjavik, Iceland, due to a combination of sleep deprivation from time zone changes and observing Viking history exhibits, proving that writing ofttakeawayGaiman avoids writing sequels or returning to established worlds when he feels 'safe,' preferring to tackle new, unknown projects to maintain creative growth and avoid audience pressure.takeaway“When you write a script you're writing a set of instructions. You're doing a kind of architectural diagram but you could bring in 100 different builders and give them that architectural diagram and get a hundred differequote

Jane Smiley in conversation with David Francis at Live Talks Los Angeles

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She reveals her unique writing process, including using character graphs for revision and drawing inspiration from her four husbands' distinct expertise areas.summarySmiley also addresses the ethical considerations of writing about real family members and the importance of observing the world without self-censorship.summaryWriting Process: Smiley uses a graphing method for complex novels like 'Moo,' mapping character appearances across chapters to ensure balanced narrative coverage and logical continuity.takeaway

Susanna Hoffs in conversation with Susan Orlean at Live Talks Los Angeles

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She reveals a unique creative process involving curated playlists and British crime shows to develop character voice and setting, while also reflecting on the emotional challenges of solo writing versus collaborative mussummaryCreative Process via Music: Hoffs used specific songs as emotional anchors for her writing; for example, playing The Cure's 'Friday I'm in Love' helped her visualize characters talking in Oxford, prompting her to text hetakeawaySolo vs. Collaborative Work: Hoffs found novel writing more liberating than songwriting because it lacked the structural constraints of meter and rhyme schemes, allowing for a 'luxurious freedom' similar to poetry rathertakeaway

Bernie Taupin in conversation with Cameron Crowe at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Bernie Taupin discusses his non-linear memoir 'Scatter Shot,' emphasizing his preference for storytelling over traditional songwriting and his admiration for flawed characters.summaryTaupin distinguishes himself as a storyteller and cinematographer rather than a poet, arguing that writing lyrics is fundamentally different from writing poetry.takeawayElton John's songwriting process is intuitive and rapid; he selects titles or chorus beginnings from a batch of 20-30 lyrics and often composes melodies instantly without stopping.takeaway

Maria Shriver in conversation with Simon Sinek at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Maria Shriver discusses her journey of healing and self-discovery through writing her New York Times bestseller poetry book, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, reclaiming one's narrative, and finding identity bsummaryShe shares that writing serves as a spiritual practice and a tool for processing grief, trauma, and societal expectations, ultimately leading to a sense of liberation and connection with others who share similar strugglesummaryWriting as Healing: Shriver describes writing poetry as a 'spiritual practice' that allows her to access buried, tender voices and process raw emotions like grief and heartbreak, helping her 'write her way forward' when takeaway

Anthony Bourdain as a Writer

The 92nd Street Y, New York128 views
Key insights highlight his relentless work ethic, the evolution of food writing he inspired, and the deep cultural impact of his honest, unfiltered storytelling.summaryBourdain's writing voice was authentic and consistent from high school onwards; he did not speak or think differently than he wrote, making his 'bad boy' persona a shadow side he explored on the page rather than a fabrictakeawayHis success was fueled by genuine anger and financial desperation during the writing of 'Kitchen Confidential,' combined with a disciplined routine of waking at 5:30 AM to write before working long shifts in the kitchen.takeaway

Marlon Wayans: Life Dyslexic, Fart Bottles & New Tour! | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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Marlon Wayans discusses his evolution from a stand-up comedian to a multi-disciplinary entertainer, attributing his success to writing from pain and vulnerability.summaryPerformance Pressure: Wayans admits to previously bombing shows by over-hyping himself with music before going on stage, causing excessive nervousness and shaking. He learned that writing from truth, pain, and vulnerabiltakeawayCareer Trajectory: He describes his career as 'life dyslexic' or backward, having started in writing/producing rather than stand-up. He notes that by age 52, he has combined acting, writing, producing, and 12 years of sttakeaway

Greta Gerwig | SmartLess

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Greta Gerwig discusses her creative process for 'Barbie,' emphasizing the importance of collaborative writing with Noah Baumball and trusting the script during directing.summaryCollaborative writing with Noah Baumball provided a crucial sounding board, allowing them to reference their initial creative decisions later in the directing process to maintain consistency.takeawayGerwig separates her writing and directing brain, preferring not to alter the script during filming because she finds that edits made during directing often regrettable compared to the original vision.takeaway

Stephen King on 'The Shining' sequel and the novel he co-authored with his son

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Sleep as a meditation on alcoholism and generational trauma, contrasting his own sobriety with the character's struggles, and details his collaborative writing process with his son Owen King on Sleeping Beauties, where tsummaryKing contrasts his confrontational writing style ('grab you by the lapels') with Stanley Kubrick's cooler, frozen approach in The Shining film adaptation.takeawayThe collaborative process for Sleeping Beauties involved a strict structure of alternating 25-page chapters, followed by mutual rewriting to create a 'third person' narrative voice.takeaway

Nick Stoller, Baking Aficionado and Prolific Comedy Director

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The conversation highlights how baking serves as a meditative, present-moment activity that parallels the focused discipline required in comedy writing and directing.summaryBaking provides a necessary mental break from the neurosis of writing by forcing the creator to be fully present in the moment, as the process cannot be rushed or overthought.takeawayStiller's creative process involves writing 'a hundred shitty drafts' over six months rather than one perfect draft, viewing diligence and rewriting as equivalent to talent.takeaway

Ryan Hamilton on Seinfeld, the Oscars and Surviving a Bus Crash | Greg Fitzsimmons

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He provides a detailed account of his severe car accident, his recovery process, and the psychological impact on his daily life, while also discussing his acting training and writing techniques.summaryWriting Discipline: Ryan Hamilton contrasts his own method of finding material on stage with Jerry Seinfeld's disciplined approach of writing chunks of material in advance and memorizing them before testing them live.takeaway