“I Trust Almost Anyone More Than Myself” | Better in Person
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Jennifer Egan discusses confidence, luck, and the extensive drafting process involved in writing.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jennifer Egan talks about confidence, luck, and why it takes 35 drafts to get to the finish line. If you'd like to see the video version of Better in Person, you can watch it on YouTube or Apple Podcasts.
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