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

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Elton 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 Bernie Taupin discusses his non-linear memoir 'Scatter Shot,' emphasizing his preference for storytelling over traditional songwriting and his admiration for flawed characters.summary He reveals insights into his creative process with Elton John, noting that lyrics often dictate the musical direction and that their collaboration thrives on mutual respect and distinct roles.summary

Liane Moriarty with Seija Rankin at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Liane Moriarty discusses her novel 'Apples Never Fall,' revealing her 'pantser' writing process where she discovers plot twists and character arcs organically rather than through pre-planning.summary Feedback Discipline: Authors should avoid reading early drafts or seeking feedback during the writing process to prevent being influenced by negative comments or the pressure to include specific elements like 'twists.'takeaway Adaptation Philosophy: Successful adaptations grow from the book rather than replicating it faithfully. The author should detach from the adaptation process, allowing actors and creators to bring their own interpretationtakeaway

Jelly Roll, Jed York, and Jealousy

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Comedy Writing Process: Adam Sandler's films often involve extensive coverage where actors improvise jokes during multiple takes, leading to scenes that are significantly longer than scripted.takeaway Dana Carvey and David Spade discuss the nuances of comedy writing credits on SNL, the evolution of slang terms like 'bro' and 'dude', and the dynamics of film production with Adam Sandler.summary SNL Writing Credits: Cast members who move from feature writing to the main cast lose their individual writing credits to avoid overlap, though they are paid more.takeaway

Billie Eilish: “What Was I Made For?”, Barbie & Songwriting | Apple Music

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“I was purely only thinking about Barbie... I did not think about myself once in the writing process... over the next couple days I was listening and I was like girl like how did this happen... I absolutely was writing aquote Third-Person Perspective as a Tool: Eilish explains that she finds it 'really hard to write about my exact feelings in my life.' By writing from Barbie's perspective, she was able to express her own emotions objectively,takeaway Creative Block Solution: Eilish and Phineas were experiencing a period of being 'incredibly uninspired' and frustrated with writing. The opportunity to write for a character provided a necessary filter or constraint thattakeaway

Geneen Roth with Krista Suh at Live Talks Los Angeles

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She shares her intuitive approach to writing and time management, emphasizing that happiness is found in the present moment by rejecting self-imposed narratives rather than achieving external perfection.summary Writing is a process of discovery where the author does not know the answer at the start; it requires discipline to sit with the 'slog' of uncertainty.takeaway “Writing is the way that I know what I know that I didn't realize I knew before I started writing about it.”quote

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.summary Writing 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 Smiley also addresses the ethical considerations of writing about real family members and the importance of observing the world without self-censorship.summary

T C Boyle in conversation with Susan Orlean at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Boyle's writing process is heavily influenced by music; he listens to classical and jazz without English lyrics to maintain rhythm and avoids procrastination by choosing fonts instead of playlists.takeaway He details his creative process, emphasizing rhythmic sentence structure, extensive rewriting, and the importance of factual grounding in fiction, while also touching on environmentalism and the challenges of adapting hisummary He views fiction as a discovery process rather than a pre-planned structure, comparing the creative high to a drug addiction that drives his prolific output.takeaway

Sarah J. Maas in conversation with Eva Chen at Live Talks Los Angeles

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She shares insights on her writing process, including the importance of allowing first drafts to be imperfect and using music to access specific character emotions.summary The writing process involves intense emotional immersion, described as 'vomiting onto the page' or 'opening up a vein,' requiring the author to allow first drafts to be messy before editing.takeaway Maas identifies with her heroines on an emotional level, particularly Nesta and Bryce, using writing as a method to process her own feelings and growth.takeaway

Jami Attenberg in conversation with Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

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Writing Process and Environment: Arnold wrote the first draft of 'All Grown Up' in three weeks during a residency in a remote town in upstate New York. She also emphasizes the importance of writing on tour (in hotels, aitakeaway Author Andrea Arnold discusses the creation, reception, and thematic depth of her novel 'All Grown Up,' revealing how she navigated writing a complex, flawed protagonist and the unexpected emotional responses from readersummary She shares practical insights on her writing habits, including the importance of writing while traveling and using specific musical influences to capture a book's mood, while also reflecting on how personal growth and chsummary

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.summary Wrestling 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

Chang-rae Lee on the immigrant novel and his screenplay with 'Brokeback Mountain' director Ang Lee

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Ray also shares insights on his transition from finance to writing, his teaching philosophy at Stanford, and his current creative process.summary He distinguishes between factual autobiography and the emotional truth of narrative, advocating for writing that captures the messiness of human experience rather than just plot.summary Writing requires a 'shark-like' disposition: one must keep moving forward through drafts and avoid perfectionism, as staying too long on one section can prevent completion of the work.takeaway

Anne Lamott | Good Hang with Amy Poehler

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Lamott shares her writing process, emphasizing the necessity of terrible first drafts and self-compassion, while also revealing how she met her husband Neil Allen and finds solace in simple rituals like breath work and psummary Writing Process: Lamott advocates for writing 'terrible first drafts' and using 'bribes and threats' to motivate oneself, noting that attachment to favorite lines often leads to their removal during editing.takeaway Anne Lamott and Betty White discuss the therapeutic power of honest writing, the importance of female friendship in navigating loss, and the practical realities of aging and faith.summary

Patricia Cornwell in conversation with Jamie Lee Curtis at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Cornwell shares her writing process, the challenges of being a female author in crime fiction, and the enduring legacy of her character Kay Scarpetta.summary Cornwell's writing process involves immersing herself in scenes without pre-planning the entire plot, often discovering the killer alongside her protagonist, Kay Scarpetta.takeaway Cornwell maintains her writing discipline by avoiding email and social media in the morning to preserve mental space for creativity.takeaway

'The Correspondent' Author Virginia Evans: Her 20-Year Journey to Becoming an Overnight Success

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The author's writing process was deeply personal, influenced by Zadie Smith's concept of writing from 'what you know or what you fear,' specifically channeling her fears of losing her children and going blind into the prtakeaway The conversation highlights the emotional power of letter writing, the author's process of writing from fear and grief, and the enduring value of handwritten communication in a digital age.summary

Paula Pell | Good Hang with Amy Poehler

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Collaboration is most effective when participants respect each other's expertise; Kim Kardashian succeeded in comedy by trusting Paula's writing process rather than trying to control it.takeaway Paula found her niche at SNL by writing 'Joyful Losers' characters (like Cheerleaders and Bobby and Marty), which resonated with her personal experience of being an outsider who loved to care for others.takeaway “I don't want to assume... I do suspect that I was a big lady. I was a big plus-sized person. There would there was there was just not that in any TV anything like there wasn't... I just I do suspect that it wasn't even quote