Worklife with Adam Grant How novelist Gabrielle Zevin learned to enjoy failure
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Jun 25, 2024 Gabrielle Zevin, an acclaimed novelist known for her bestseller Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, dives into the lessons learned from failure. She candidly shares how setbacks fuel creativity and the importance of embracing new beginnings with each book. The conversation touches on the psychological effects of high expectations, the intricate dance between personal relationships and creative expression, and the vital role of character development in storytelling. Zevin's insights redefine success beyond societal pressures, showcasing the true nature of artistic ambition.
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Taste and Ability Alignment
- Gabrielle Zevin's tenth novel, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, was her first to fully align with her taste.
- She acknowledges her other books have their fans but this one felt different for her creatively.
Beginnings Are Hardest
- The hardest part of any creative project is starting.
- Once characters and concepts exist, creators can engage with them for extended periods.
Overcoming Prejudice
- Zevin anticipated resistance to a video game-centered novel due to biases against new art forms.
- This pushed her to elevate her writing and demand more of herself creatively.
