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Collaboration
May 3, 2019
The hosts discuss their history of collaboration and how it made them better writers. They explore the qualities they look for in collaborators. They give a creative assignment called 'Handsome Cadaver' for co-writers to generate an audio story. They discuss finding a performer and embracing failure in art.
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- Collaboration in writing involves trust, respect, and the ability to navigate creative disagreements, while also allowing for different perspectives and building upon each other's strengths.
- Trusting one's intuition in selecting a collaborator is key, as it helps assess compatibility, reliability, and the ability to work well in a partnership, while collaboration extends beyond artistry to practical aspects like clear communication, task division, and addressing potential issues.
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Collaboration through writing
Collaboration in writing involves discussing ideas and creating an outline together. Assigning sections and setting deadlines helps maintain progress. Trust and respect between collaborators are essential. Even with differences in writing styles and preferences, mutual respect allows for a successful partnership. Co-authorship can be challenging, but the benefits like shared workload and accountability make collaboration worthwhile. Being accountable to a partner ensures that work is not delayed. Collaboration also allows for different perspectives and the opportunity to build upon each other's strengths.
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