During hard times, your imagination can be a lifeline.
about the power of creative writing during crises. They discussed the importance of being curious when writing, the complicated relationship between fictional characters and their authors, and why she encourages writers to read their work out loud to an audience. This partial transcript has been edited and condensed for clarity.June Thomas: You believe that creative writing can be a shield against hard times.
Sometimes it’s actually pretty reasonable to feel overwhelmed by what’s going on in the world. Is that a good time to write? Should you push through depression or anger in order to write? Does it work at any time?
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