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Tag: Creative Process

0 Music Art

Bob Dylan, my mother, and the unknown painter behind 'Blood on the Tracks'

Sam Sussman in Forward · 15 Sep

In an exploration of Bob Dylan's creative journey during the production of his iconic album 'Blood on the Tracks,' Sam Sussman interweaves personal narrative and historical context.

0 Literature Culture

20 questions for rachael lavon

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 29 Sep 2024

Cindy Scarr's interview with Rachael Lavon offers insights into the life and creative process of an award-winning Jewish fiction writer and editor of Mishpacha's literary collection, Calligraphy.

0 Literature Culture

I’m a rabbi who wrote a fantasy novel. I couldn’t have done it without inspiration from our sacred past.

Rabbi Jill Hammer in JTA · 23 Aug 2024

In this reflective piece, a rabbi and author describes the creation of a fantasy novel influenced by Jewish spirituality and tradition.

0 Literature

Books vs. Children

Abraham Socher in Jewish Review of Books · 20 Dec 2018

The discussion delves into the tension between writers and their children, highlighted through anecdotes about Saul Bellow's family dynamics.

0 Literature Education

The Best Writing Advice Judy Blume Ever Got

Stephanie Butnick in Tablet · 8 Aug 2014

Beloved author Judy Blume, known for her groundbreaking young adult novels, is currently working on a new adult novel set to publish in 2015.

0 Literature Philosophy

‘Fungus’: Who’s to Blame When Bad Things Happen to Good Characters?

Etgar Keret in Tablet · 26 Mar 2014

The text explores the idea of responsibility in storytelling, highlighting how authors shape the fates of their characters.