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DTFH 738 Anne Lamott & Neal Allen

Duncan Trussell Family Hour19 views
Anne Lamott and Neal Allen discuss their collaborative book 'Good Writing: 36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences,' contrasting Allen's technical, journalistic focus on sentence craft with Lamott's emphasis on emotional truthsummaryThey argue that effective writing requires embracing the ineffable human experience, resisting the 'inner critic' (likened to AI), and committing to daily discipline to transform personal pain into medicine for others.summaryWriting is framed as a spiritual path and a revolutionary act against the 'inner critic,' which is compared to an early, limited AI that uses flattery and bullying to enforce conformity; true writing involves pushing bactakeaway

Alan Zweibel in conversation with Dave Barry at Live Talks Los Angeles

LiveTalksLA19 views
Alan Zweibel and Dave Barry discuss the evolution of comedy writing, from Catskills joke-writing to the collaborative chaos of SNL and the nuanced partnerships behind 'It's Garry Shandling's Show' and '700 Sundays'.summaryThe conversation highlights the psychological challenges of creative dry spells, the importance of maintaining professional boundaries in collaborative relationships, and the cathartic power of processing grief through wsummaryTransition from Joke-Telling to Character Writing: Early comedy writing for Catskills comedians focused on standalone jokes with punchlines that could be delivered by anyone. The shift to SNL required writing for specifitakeaway

Billie Eilish and finneas master class awards chatter podcast 2023(part 2)

Fairy Billie26 views
They explain their creative process for the Barbie soundtrack, highlighting how writing from a character's perspective allowed them to channel personal subconscious emotions into professional work, resulting in the hit ssummaryCreative Writing Strategy: The duo prefers writing for films because it allows them to be 'objective' and write from a prompt rather than their own lives. This detachment is 'relieving' and prevents them from being 'too takeawaySubconscious Connection: While writing 'What Was I Made For?' about Barbie's character, Billie realized the song was actually about her own life. She notes that writing from a character's perspective allows the subconscitakeaway

The Wife Between Us | Sarah Pekkanen | Sharp Tongue Podcast Ep 271

Jessimae Peluso19 views
Bestselling author Sarah Cannon discusses her collaborative writing process with co-author Greer Hendrix, emphasizing the importance of discipline, outlining, and community support in overcoming creative blocks and rejecsummaryThe conversation highlights how personal trauma and psychological research inform their fiction, offering advice to aspiring writers on treating writing as a craft rather than just art and finding resilience through perssummaryCollaborative writing requires strict scheduling and mutual accommodation; early in their partnership, Cannon and Hendrix spent six months writing only 200 pages before discarding the draft, highlighting the necessity oftakeaway

Terry McMillan in conversation with Lisa Napoli

LiveTalksLA50 views
Terry McMillan shares her journey from a working-class childhood in Michigan to becoming a bestselling author, emphasizing that writing is a tool for self-understanding rather than fame.summaryWriting as Self-Discovery: McMillan views fiction as a way to understand human behavior and her own past, stating she writes to 'understand why we do what we do' rather than to become famous.takeawayWriting Routine: She writes early in the morning for 4-5 hours before her day begins, treating writing as a 'continuous dream' that she refuses to interrupt.takeaway

Neil Gaiman in conversation with Geoff Boucher at Live Talks Los Angeles

LiveTalksLA21 views
Neil Gaiman discusses the evolution of his writing process, revealing how personal experiences and creative constraints shape his fiction, particularly in 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' and 'Coraline'.summaryHe emphasizes the importance of trusting subconscious creativity, maintaining secrecy around early ideas, and finding joy in the writing process despite professional anxieties.summaryWriting as a solitary act is validated by audience reaction; Gaiman describes the unique satisfaction of hearing an audience react to lines he wrote in silence, citing the 'graveyard book tour' where a specific plot twistakeaway

Greg Iles in conversation with David Hudgins at Live Talks Los Angeles

LiveTalksLA15 views
Greg Iles shares his journey from musician to bestselling author, emphasizing that writing is an innate talent and advocating for a passive, immersive creative process over rigid scheduling.summaryHe details the high-stakes negotiation of his first book deal, the transformative impact of a near-fatal accident on his writing philosophy, and the complexities of adapting his authentic Southern narratives for televisisummaryWriting is an innate talent born from genetics and upbringing, not just a teachable skill; command of language is merely a tool, while genuine insight comes from personal suffering.takeaway

Mickey Housley- Hans Kim Live Podcast

Hans Kim4 views
The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining mental health through disconnection from online negativity and the value of solitary writing over collaborative sessions.summaryThe mental stress of comedy comes primarily from audience feedback and online comments rather than the act of writing; reading comments is emotionally unhealthy and should be avoided to preserve mental stability.takeawayWriting jokes in a group setting is often inefficient; comedians benefit more from solitary writing to maintain authenticity, as group dynamics can lead to 'Frankenstein' jokes that don't reflect the performer's true voitakeaway

Johnnie Clark - Surviving One of the Deadliest Jobs During the Vietnam War | SRS #317

Shawn Ryan Show26 views
He emphasizes that his writing success came from writing authentically ('like you talk') and maintaining integrity by removing profanity from his memoir, which ultimately led to its publication by Random House.summaryWriting Advice: The most effective way to write is to 'write like you talk,' leveraging natural voice over academic style, even for those with poor academic records.takeawayMental Health: Clark experienced severe combat fatigue manifesting as total hair loss upon returning home, which was later recontextualized through his spiritual journey and writing process.takeaway

Seth Rogen on Male Friendships, Marriage and Hollywood | The Interview

The Interview32 views
He shares insights on his partnership with Evan Goldberg, his approach to relationships in comedy, and his stance on AI in writing, while reflecting on the cultural impact of his work and the changing landscape of HollywsummaryAI in Writing: Rogen is vocally against using AI for writing, arguing that writing is a skill based on dedication and ability, not a technical problem to be solved by software. He suggests that isolated writers seeking Atakeaway“I don't think writing has that problem [technology being in the way]. You know what I mean? I think it it is either your your dedication or your skills or your abilities or just the amount of time you spent doing it...”quote

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett with Jonah Hill | SmartLess LIVE

SmartLess38 views
He shares insights on navigating sudden fame, the value of writing for others to maintain creative humility, and how fatherhood has grounded his perspective on comedy and life.summaryHe credits Judd Ahaplow with providing a 'Harvard education' in comedy directing, teaching him the craft of writing and structure rather than just performance.takeawayHill believes AI cannot replace comedy writing because humor relies on human experience (e.g., heartbreak, failure) which machines do not possess.takeaway

Master Impressionist Jay Pharoah Crashes The Simpsons!!! | Simpsons Declassified

Nancy Cartwright46 views
He provides actionable advice for aspiring performers on the importance of building long-term industry relationships and offers a unique perspective on writing jokes through the lens of character impressions.summaryWriting Through Character: Writing jokes for impressions is easier than writing for oneself because the 'veil' of the character allows for more creative freedom and risk-taking without personal offense.takeawayIndustry Collaboration: The Simpsons writing process involves a collaborative 'tough room' where showrunners like Al Jean actively tweak lines to maximize laughs, requiring writers to contribute effectively in high-presstakeaway

The Rest of Our Lives: Ben Markovits with Gretchen Rubin

The 92nd Street Y, New York73 views
Markovitz also shares his disciplined writing process, emphasizing focused two-hour work sessions and the importance of finding joy in small, achievable goals.summaryMarkovitz's writing style is described as 'modest realist,' aiming for a plain-spoken tone that feels like memoir to avoid the 'phony' nature of fiction.takeawayThe author draws a parallel between the routine-fixated life of undergoing chemotherapy (eating, sleeping, exercising) and the disciplined routine required for writing.takeaway

The Heart Behind the Twist with Author Harlan Coben

Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky96 views
Harlan Cobin discusses his prolific writing career, the emotional core required for compelling thrillers, and the therapeutic value of processing grief through fiction.summaryThe three essential components of a writer are inspiration, perspiration (actual writing, not just outlining or thinking), and desperation (the fear of having no other skills).takeaway“Only writing is writing. Only actually sitting in a getting your butt in a chair producing words on a page or a screen counts as writing. Everything else flatters.”quote

Salman Rushdie on Free Speech, India and How He’s Making the Most of Life | The Mishal Husain Show

Bloomberg Podcasts61 views
Salman Rushdie discusses his recovery from the 2022 stabbing, framing writing as an act of optimism and therapy that allowed him to reclaim ownership of his narrative.summaryWriting as Optimism: Rushdie defines all writing as an act of hope and optimism, requiring the writer to sit alone and hope the work will be valuable to others despite having no guarantee of reception.takeawayGlobal Threat to Free Speech: Rushdie identifies a parallel destabilization in India, the UK, and the US, characterized by attacks on journalists, intellectuals, and the rewriting of history to promote a single dominant takeaway