Craft of the Writer

Writing is a craft, like carpentry. You have to learn, practice, and perfect the technique

David Mitchell · Литература · Novelist David Mitchell on What he Does and How he Does it

David Mitchell

British novelist, author of Cloud Atlas and The Number 9

Interwoven Lives — David Mitchell
Each life intersects with another, and we rarely see the full picture. A writer has the privilege of showing these invisible connections
Waves and Palindromes — David Mitchell
History, like a wave, reaches a peak and falls. If we look from the other end of time, we see the same pattern in reverse
Path to Writing — David Mitchell
I started writing because I couldn't help but write. It wasn't a choice, it was a necessity, like breathing
The Blank Page as Boss — David Mitchell
The blank page is like a slightly irritating boss. It demands that you be honest, and doesn't let you pretend
Multiple Beginnings — David Mitchell
Stories don't have one beginning. They have multiple beginnings, and each beginning changes the meaning of the ending

Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
The Soul of Music — Questlove
Soul is what makes music real. It's what people feel
Always Be a Good Human — Louis Armstrong
I've always tried to be a good human being. That's what matters.