London Writers' Salon

#139: Steve Almond – The Truth About Creative Failure, Overcoming Ego, and Writing Stories That Actually Matter


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Steve Almond, bestselling author on ‘failing’ for decades, finding flow, finding success in Hollywood, overcoming writer’s block and telling the stories only you can tell with truth and mercy.
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ABOUT STEVE ALMOND 

Steve Almond is the award-winning author of twelve books of fiction and nonfiction, including the New York Times bestsellers Candyfreak and Against Football and Which Brings Me To You (turned into a Netflix show).

For four years, Steve hosted the New York Times Dear Sugars podcast with his pal Cheryl Strayed. He also publishes crazy, DIY books. His latest book is Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow.

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RESOURCES & LINKS

  • 📑Interview Transcript (Unedited)
  • My Life in Heavy Metal by Steve Almond
  • Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow by Steve Almond
  • Writing Classes by Steve
  • Story of a Poem by Matthew Zapruder
  • Steve’s Website

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