863. Yiyun Li
Otherppl with Brad Listi
Editing for Effect and Emotional Investment
This chapter explores the concept of editing to achieve a desired effect in writing, emphasizing the control and emotional investment required from a writer. The speaker discusses their long-standing collaboration with their editor, Cressida Leshan, and highlights the separation of emotional pain during the editing process. They also touch on the therapeutic aspects of writing and reading to cope with grief and loss.
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