Novelist Bill Konigsberg on identity, free-writing, creative flexibility and learning as you go.

Referenced in the episode:

OPENLY STRAIGHT
OUT OF THE POCKET
Piper Center for Creative Writing (at Arizona State)
Bill Konigsberg’s Web site
Ned Vizzini’s IT’S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY

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In The Narrative Breakdown, Cheryl Klein, James Monohan, and other guest co-hosts discuss storytelling tips and techniques of interest to any writer, student, or fan of quality creative writing, screenwriting, playwriting, fan fiction, English literature, etc. Each episode, Cheryl and James draw upon their respective experiences in publishing and filmmaking to analyze popular novels, movies, plays, television shows, short stories, and song lyrics. Featuring various co-hosts and writers, as well as material from Cheryl Klein’s book ‘Second Sight’ and James’ iPhone / iPad app ‘The Storyometer.’