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Episode Notes
This week, host Karen Han sits down with actor, director and writer Tim Blake Nelson, who just released his first novel, city of blows. In the interview, Tim explains why he decided to reference real-life events — like the #MeToo movement and COVID — in a fictional Hollywood story. He also talks about the challenges of writing fictional prose and offers helpful wisdom on writing in general.
After the interview, Karen and co-host June Thomas discuss the best ways to juggle multiple projects at once.
In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Tim shares his rejected idea for the cover image of city of blows.
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Podcast production by Cameron Drews.