The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara Now in Paperback: Susan Orlean on Writing for an Audience and the Entrepreneurial Nature of a Writing Career
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Nov 24, 2023 Bestselling author Susan Orlean discusses the entrepreneurial nature of a writing career and the importance of always having an audience in mind. She shares her approach to finding extraordinary stories in ordinary lives and highlights the value of silence in creating compelling narratives. The chapter also explores the challenges of reporting and writing and emphasizes the entrepreneurial mindset needed for success in the industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Susan Orlean's Passion for Writing and Early Awareness of an Audience
01:53 • 4min
Finding the Extraordinary in Ordinary Lives
06:21 • 11min
Reporting on a Woman with 27 Pet Tigers
17:06 • 3min
Creating a Compelling Story and Working Around Absences
20:07 • 3min
The Entrepreneurial Nature of a Writing Career
22:49 • 29min
The Phases of Writing: Reporting and Writing
51:54 • 10min
A Grateful Discussion on Writing and Connecting with Others
01:01:37 • 2min