#42 – Valerie Stivers – Write Through The Roof

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Welcome to Write Through The Roof, the podcast for writers who want to improve their craft.

Episode 42 with Valerie Stivers – writer, editor & journalist

“The spirit of the book comes alive when you’re cooking from it.”

Episode 42 – Valerie Stivers – Show Notes

Personal non-fiction is the favourite or novels if the words are flowing
The Muse has to know where to find you
Afternoon tea and scones
Connections between people – both non-fiction and fiction
Training in an old-school newsroom – learning to write concise & communicative copy
Time pressure of modern newsroom – erosion of standards in journalism
Cooking along with writing
“Outrun your inner critic” – from Pat Barker
Food styling – the skill of the photographer
Ivan Doig, George RR Martin
Eat Your Words – The Paris Review Daily

“I want to show other people what’s inside my head.”

“Those years I spent getting yelled at by old newspaper guys were priceless.”