

'I wish I’d had more resolution of character' — Booker winner Damon Galgut on privilege and power
Jun 6, 2022
Booker-winning writer Damon Galgut reflects on privilege and power, revealing his slow-shifting consciousness in South Africa. He discusses his most South African novel, 'The Promise'. The podcast also features The Rosie Project author Graeme Simsion sharing his writing space, and Hilde Hinton on her novel, 'A Solitary Walk on the Moon'.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflections on Winning the Booker Prize and Early Writing Journey
01:37 • 7min
Reflections on Writing 'The Promise' and Exploring South African History
08:26 • 18min
Balancing Writing and Booker Duties
26:03 • 1min
Reflections on Climbing the Mountain in Cape Town
27:32 • 2min
Exploring Authors' Writing Process and Creative Environments
29:05 • 11min
Exploring Evelyn's Unique Approach to Helping Others
39:41 • 12min
Exploring Community Stories and the Journey to Becoming a Writer
51:11 • 3min