Daniel Gardner (O.G. Rose)
Creative writer and co-founder of O.G. Rose who teaches literary fiction and writes about literature, philosophy, and storytelling; featured here to teach and discuss writing, story structure, and vision.
Best podcasts with Daniel Gardner (O.G. Rose)
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Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 33min
New Parallax Course! O.G. Rose - Look at the Birds in the Air - How we must unplan our lives.
Join writers and thinkers Michelle and Daniel Gardner of O.G. Rose as they explore the concept of unplanning life, inspired by Ivan Illich. They discuss the importance of discerning between tools that enhance humanity and those that replace it. The duo delves into the existential costs of choices in a modern, atomized society, and highlight the role of embodiment and attention in maintaining connection. With metaphors of cooking and jazz, they emphasize skilled improvisation and embracing life's messiness. Ready to rethink your approach to life?
Jan 10, 2026 • 1h 32min
Writing Literary Fiction w. O.G. Rose - What we wish we had known sooner
In this engaging conversation, Daniel Gardner, a creative writer and co-founder of O.G. Rose, shares invaluable insights into writing literary fiction and the philosophy behind storytelling. He discusses the importance of understanding the purpose of sentences and the deep structure of stories that resonate. Gardner emphasizes the need for a positive vision in literature, critiques modern storytelling trends, and insists that endings should reveal what was always latent. He also advocates for reading the literary canon to find one's voice and creativity.
