
Celeste Ng
Oct 23, 2023
Celeste Ng, New York Times bestselling author, explores complex family dynamics and themes of identity, race, and culture. Topics discussed include the power of repair, childhood interests and early passion for writing, exploring miniatures and writing, the creative process of crafting fiction, the power of fiction and counterfactual thinking, the challenges and rewards of writing success, and Ng's upcoming project on families, parents, children, and being Chinese American.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Power of Repair
01:55 • 10min
Childhood Interests and Early Passion for Writing
12:02 • 17min
Exploring Miniatures and Writing
28:47 • 5min
The Creative Process of Crafting Fiction
34:08 • 4min
The Power of Fiction and Counterfactual Thinking
38:26 • 15min
The Challenges and Rewards of Writing Success
53:31 • 12min
Exploring a New Project with Celeste Ng
01:05:09 • 3min