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

John Dickerson talks with author Maggie Smith about her new book, Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life (bookshop.org/p/books/dear-writer-pep-talks-pra…). 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.

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Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.

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