{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6958298e6446068fdc43e837/695829affcfcf09e553864b7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A Hollywood Actor Learns to Write Novels","description":"<p>This week, host Karen Han talks to actor, director, and writer Tim Blake Nelson, who just came out with his first novel, <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/dp/1951213653/?tag=slatmaga-20\"><em>City of Blows</em></a>. In the interview, Tim explains why he decided to reference real life events–like the #MeToo movement and COVID–in a fictional story about Hollywood. He also talks about the challenges of writing fictional prose and offers some useful wisdom about writing in general. </p><p><br></p><p>After the interview, Karen and co-host June Thomas discuss the best ways to juggle multiple projects at once. </p><p><br></p><p>In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Tim shares his rejected idea for the cover image of <em>City of Blows</em>. </p><p><br></p><p>Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast production by Cameron Drews.</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p>Make an impact this Black History Month by helping Macy’s on their mission to fund UNCF scholarships for HBCU students. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.</p><p> </p>","author_name":"Slate Podcasts"}