Gabfest Reads | How to Turn the Creative Process Into “Good Trouble”

<p>John Dickerson talks with author Maggie Smith about her new book, <a href="bookshop.org/p/books/dear-writer-pep-talks-pra… Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life</em></a>. They talk about the essential elements of all creative projects, when you know a project is “done”, how to stay “porous” in the world, and more. </p><br><p>Tweet us your questions <a href="twitter.com/slategabfest?lang=en">@Sla…; or email us at <a href="mailto:gabfest@slate.com">gabfest@slate.com</a>. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)</p><br><p>Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.</p><p> </p><p>Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our <a href="slate.com/podcastfaqs#plusbenefits"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FAQ</a> at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy<…; for more information.</p>