How Writers Write

Jan. 16, 2011

Flaubert at Work

A day in the life of Gustave Flaubert as he meticulously composes *Madame Bovary.*

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Dec. 14, 2010

Nabokov’s cards

From Life magazine, a photo of a box of index cards that is actually a draft of “Lolita.” Nabokov wrote most of his novels on 3×5 note cards, keeping blank cards under his pillow for whenever inspiration struck.

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Oct. 15, 2010

How Writers Write: Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood discusses her own writing process (video).

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Apr. 19, 2010

How Writers Write: Ian McEwan

A peek into the process of one of one of my favorite writers, Ian McEwan.

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Mar. 29, 2010

Dickens’ Outlines

Dickens’ notes are a rare opportunity for a young writer to watch a master at work.

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Dec. 22, 2009

How Writers Write: Edwidge Danticat

The writing process of Edwige Danticat

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Sep. 10, 2009

How Writers Write: J.G. Ballard

J.G. Ballard discusses his writing process.

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Jul. 8, 2009

How Writers Write: Graham Greene

Graham Greene’s remarkable writing method

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Jun. 27, 2009

How Writers Write: Philip Roth

Philip Roth discusses his writing process (video)

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