The Matt Walsh Show Matt Walsh Has An Honest Conversation With Andrew Klavan: Making Conservative Art
Oct 19, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Andrew Klavan, an accomplished author and conservative commentator, delves into his latest book and the challenges conservatives face in the arts. The duo explores the creative nuances between fiction and nonfiction, emphasizing character development and storytelling. Klavan stresses the need for genuine conservative engagement in literature, arguing that art should reflect the complexities of human experience, not just serve as political propaganda. They also ponder the evolution of storytelling in modern media.
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Klavan's Novel Writing Process
- Andrew Klavan starts writing novels from a 'what if' scenario and lets ideas sit for years until they resonate with a character.
- His writing focuses on internal character struggles rather than just external action sequences.
Importance of Outlining Novels
- Andrew Klavan outlines his novels fully before writing; he knows everything he'll say beforehand.
- This contrasts with others who may write spontaneously without an outline.
Screenplay vs Novel Experience
- Klavan narrates how Michael Caine's interpretation shaped his first screenplay differently from his novel approach.
- He highlights screenplays use fewer words and require every line of dialogue to be impactful.