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Novelist Tom Perrotta, author of "Tracy Flick Can't Win"
FromWriters on Writing: A Weekly Podcast for Writers, Readers, & Book Lovers
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Novelist Tom Perrotta, author of "Tracy Flick Can't Win"
FromWriters on Writing: A Weekly Podcast for Writers, Readers, & Book Lovers
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20 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Tom Perrotta joins Marrie to talk about his latest novel, Tracy Flick Can't Win. The author of nine previous works of fiction, Perrotta wrote Election, The Leftovers, Little Children and Mrs. Fletcher, all of which have been adapted to screen. The conversation covers the #metoo movement and how feminism and the women's rights movement has evolved since Election came out 25 years ago. Perrotta discusses how he approaches politics in fiction, and what he failed to see coming in this country despite setting his novels in America's suburbs. He also shares insights into his writing process including the importance of drawing a distinct time-frame around your novel, writing from various points of view, how writing for the screen has helped his fiction, and so much more.For more information about the show, as well as additional writing tips, prompts, and perks, visit our Patreon page here. Download audio. (Recorded on August 11, 2022)(Broadcast date: August 15, 2022) Music and sound design by Travis Barrett
Barbara DeMarco-Barrett: www.penonfire.com
Marrie Stone: www.marriestone.com
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Barbara DeMarco-Barrett: www.penonfire.com
Marrie Stone: www.marriestone.com
Travis Barrett: https://travisbarrett.mykajabi.com
Released:
Aug 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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