Mastering the Craft of Writing With Dani Shapiro
Dani Shapiro has made her living as a writer for more than 20 years. In this interview we have an in-depth discussion about working artists and what it takes to master the craft of writing....
Dani Shapiro has made her living as a writer for more than 20 years. In this interview we have an in-depth discussion about working artists and what it takes to master the craft of writing. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation
- Why there are many trajectories to creative careers
- Dani's early exposure to working artists
- The importance of living and rebelling
- Why Having a story to tell matters so much
- Getting back to callings of our youth
- How a new generation values of quality of life
- Why Dani left New York for a quiet country life
- What it truly means to live a creative life
- How some of the great things in life happen accidentally
- The importance of exposing yourself to great artists
- Some incredible insights on the best way to start your day
- Slowing down your mind by reading physical books
- Making meaning from loss by telling a resonant story
- The self doubt that every single writer faces before the page
- Memory and imagination as engines for storytelling
- Being responsible with our gifts as writers
- When you feel misunderstood and wounded as a writer
- The reason you can't hand lack of craftsmanship
- Why authors are increasingly responsible for their book's success
- The role that talent plays in your ability to succeed as a writer
People and Resources Mentioned
Still Writing: The pleasure and perils of a creative life
Goodbye to all that: Writers on loving and leaving New York
Dani Shapiro is the bestselling author of the memoirs Devotion and Slow Motion, and five novels including Black & White and Family History. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Granta, Tin House, One Story, Elle, The New York Times Book Review, The Los Angeles Times, and has been widely anthologized. She has taught in the writing programs at Columbia, NYU, The New School and Wesleyan University, and she is co-founder of the Sirenland Writers Conference in Positano, Italy.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Maximize Your Output With Mem
The knowledge generation course for coaches, consultants, content creators, and small business owners who want to access and use their knowledge to create content, build a body of work, and grow their business. Enrollment for October Cohort is Now Open.
New to the Show?
Feeling a bit overwhelmed by our extensive back catalog? Don't worry, we've got you covered! With over 1000 episodes to choose from, it can be challenging to find the perfect starting point. That's precisely why we've curated a selection of featured episodes that have left a lasting impression on our listeners. These standout moments from the past few years will captivate you and leave you craving more, long after you've finished listening.
