Writing Advice from George Saunders: An Interview with George Saunders

George Saunders, the recipient of a 2006 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (“Genius Grant” Award), is the author of a novel, four collections of short stories, a novella, a book of essays, and an award-winning children’s book. His long-awaited novel, "Lincoln in the Bardo," was published in 2017; which Colson Whitehead noted as: “A luminous feat of generosity and humanism.” His most recent book is the "A Swim in a Pond in the Rain" (Penguin Random House, 2021), which offers a literary masterclass on what makes great stories work, how to become both a better writer and reader, and what they can tell us about how to live. In 2017, Saunders won the Man Booker Prize for his novel "Lincoln in the Bardo." His collection, "Tenth of December" (Random House, 2013), was a finalist for the National Book Award, and winner of the 2014 Story Prize for short fiction and the 2014 Folio Prize, which celebrates the best fiction of our time.
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[@dirtywashedupsparkle]

So glad to listen to an interview with George Saunders talking about the craft and other things as well. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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[@Linda-gd7uf]

So much to love about this interview - so good that it really focusses on the act of writing - takeaway for me was 'the theme emerges from the restraint' - he doesn't know what it is for a while, then it (the theme reveals itself. Thank you.

[@AlbertFlynnDeSilver]

Thank YOU Linda!! Are you working on some writing of your own? I'd love to hear about it!! Feel free to reach out via the website:) Cheers, Albert

[@BigPhilly15]

First read Saunders in 2005 and my first reaction was: wow, you can write crazy stuff?

[@rememberrohit]

Thank you for posting this. Saunders is always a treat to listen to...
Great overall interview - long enough, clear audio and respectful exchange!

[@AlbertFlynnDeSilver]

Thank you for watching Rohit! Always good to hear good feedback on the interview (and the audio)!
And if you are a writer yourself or even just considering, I'd like to invite you on a call with me to discuss your work! My coaching/strategy calls are virtual and completely FREE, I still have some spots left for this month: calendly.com/asisowl/30min?month=2022-05

[@nathankane7849]

This was fantastic. Great questions. A lot of this will stick in my mind. Thanks for posting

[@AlbertFlynnDeSilver]

Thanks for watching Nathan! If you are a writer yourself (like many in this community)- I am offering free strategy calls to discuss your work over zoom: Calendly.com/asisowl/30min?month=2022-04

[@joethelionjoethelion]

Are you meeting for writing classes during summer of 2024

[@AlbertFlynnDeSilver]

Thanks for the comment Joe the lion, you’ll have to ask George straight up. I have no idea what his schedule is, but I would check his Substack platform

[@adaschlosser707]

Probably it's a stupid thing to say but I am so grateful to Mr.Saunders for his deep understanding of Russian and slavic culture during these hard times for our country, fighing ignorance and hypocrisy, for me Russia and Ukraine both still remain parts of the Soviet union love and peace

[@AlbertFlynnDeSilver]

Hi Ada, not a stupid thing to say at all. A brilliant thing to say--thanks for commenting here!!