One of my favourite things in the whole world is Bookworm, a radio show hosted by the disarmingly deep reader Michael Silverblatt. I listen to it to learn about writing, and luxuriate in the conversation about what makes writing worth reading (something I’d rather like to be able to do). Here is Zadie Smith talking about her book On Beauty, the point of writing, and other marvellous things – I am now faintly in love with her:
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I am an artist and writer living in southwest Scotland. I freelance as a Literature Ambassador (for Wigtown Festival Co. who run the Scottish Book Town); as a creative writing teacher; and a content provider, populating people's websites and marketing materials with perfectly honed, clear sentences. When I'm not gadding about supporting writers, lit events, businesses, and students I write fiction, non-fiction, and the odd poem. I avidly believe that creativity is the answer to the problem. View more posts
Stephen King (yes, THAT Stephen King) wrote a book called ‘On Writing.’ You might enjoy that, as well. It’s a great, fun read.
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I’ve read that, and loved it. It may even have been you who recommended it all those years ago, must look it out again.
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