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Jemma Birrell, Tablo Publishing
The Secret Life of Writers by Tablo
The Secret Life of Writers is a series of rambling conversations with some of the world’s most interesting and visionary writers and creative icons about how they got where they are, what they’re working on now, and how they balance art and life. These warm and personal interviews take you behind-the-scenes of the writing world. Hosted by Jemma Birrell, formerly of the Sydney Writers' Festival and Shakespeare & Company in Paris, and now the Creative Director at Tablo. Subscribe to hear a new episode (released on a Thursday every few weeks).
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4.9 stars from 57 ratings
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“LOVED everything about the conversation w Andrew Solomon. Covered a lot of ground thanks to Jemma’s very informed but relaxed questioning so that the interview flowed like a real conversation. Moving , wise and full of insights, it showcases Solomon’s erudition, empathy and elegance. A highlight...”Read full review »
carobaum via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/25/21
More please!
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“Jemma’s recent interviews with Jhumpa Lahiri and Nikki Gemmel have been fantastic. I gained so many insights into their lives and their writing process. The questions are thoughtful and Jemma’s manner is so calm and gentle. I’ve been introduced to writers I’ve not heard of before too and genres...”Read full review »
BlackKnight123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/31/21
So rich!
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“Worth listening to every one. A joy.”
bookmuncher22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/30/21
Recent Episodes
Published 06/20/22
Featuring: Steve Toltz's new book Here Goes Nothing and why it’s set in the afterlife; using time in the writing process like a painter uses light; Steve’s spiritual home; juggling editorial notes from different countries; the overarching project of Steve’s work; a short reading; on writing...
Published 06/20/22
Featuring: writing as a strange quixotic thing; how Claire was first published; her grandfather's memoir; Claire's childhood years in Sydney ‘the light, the air, the birds’; writing A Dream Life in The American Library in Paris; when fantasy keeps us alive and when it becomes something...
Published 02/09/22
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