Throughout this season, we have been doing a series of episodes that feature different metaphors for writing. Today, weâre talking about raising children and what it can teach us about our own writing practice. Itâs common knowledge that parents want their children to grow up to be happy and successful. But the real joy in raising children, Dan and Howard tell us, is watching them express their individuality, and meet these goals (of success and happiness) in very different ways. We talk about the importance of being open to shifts in intention, relationship, and understandingâ regarding both people (and kids), but also your own writing.
Homework: If you have a person in your life that youâre mentoring or are friends with, imagine that they are doing something you donât like. Take a moment to consider: is this actually better than what I had planned or assumed? Try to give themâand your writingâ some grace.
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Credits: Your hosts for this episode were Mary Robinette Kowal, Dongwon Song, Erin Roberts, Howard Tayler, and Dan Wells. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.
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