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Amor Towles: The Secret to Telling a Great Story

Amor Towles: The Secret to Telling a Great Story

How I Write vor 2 Jahren

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Amor Towles is our modern day F. Scott Fitzgerald. Sure, he’s a
critically acclaimed, award-winning novelist (ever heard of “A
Gentleman in Moscow”?) but not because he’s cracked the publishing
algorithm. Rather than scheming how many books he can sell or how
many critics he can impress, his #1 goal is to fulfill his covenant
with his reader. “They’ve invested in my art, and I owe it to
them.” Towles' work oozes sensory detail and psychological
richness. While most writers would describe writing as “creative”
or “free-spirited,” he describes it as “accurate” and “careful.”
Every sentence he writes serves a larger truth. In this episode,
Towles gives one of the most detailed breakdowns of his writing
process that we’ve had so far on How I Write. You’ll learn
the step-by-step process for how Towles drafts each novel;
specifically, how outlining your work can free up your creative,
poetic side. You’ll learn how to write descriptively — without
bogging down your reader in indulgent details. You’ll learn how to
master craft through repetition; how to approach your first draft
versus your second; how to influence your writing with reading; and
how to create art that serves a broader purpose. Ultimately,
you’ll learn how to tell exceptional stories from one of today's
most exceptional storytellers. SPEAKER LINKS: Website:
https://www.amortowles.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amortowles
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amor-Towles/author/B004MW8MG6
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