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episode notes
This week, host Isaac Butler speaks with author Amitava Kumar.Her latest novel is my loving life. In an interview, Amitava talks about his daily writing habit. This is a practice that we highly encourage our students at Vassar College. Next, he shares the process behind his new novel and explains how he drew inspiration from other novels.
After the interview, Isaac and co-host Ronald Young Jr. discuss daily writing practice, how to develop a written speaking style, and more.
In an exclusive segment on Slate Plus, Isaac and Amitava talk about how much they love novels about everyday life.
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Podcast produced by Cameron Drews.
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