The podcast I needed

I love this podcast. Always been a fan of MB but it’s been so interesting to get inside his process a bit. As a writer struggling through edits on a third draft for my first novel, I particularly found encouragement from Mike’s conversation with Frank Oz. They talked about what a mess the thing looks like when you’re inside it - how it seems impossible that it will ever be finished and good enough. And Mike talked about his editor on Sleepwalk with Me saying, “Well, we’re not going to turn it in until it’s done.” The relief I felt just hearing that! And also Frank’s explanation of how when he cuts his films 20-30 minutes too long people think they’re a mess, but once it’s whittled down a bit they love it. That’s exactly what I’m doing now on my book, so I just about cried listening to this episode. It is so encouraging to see inside the process, so you don’t feel like everything you write has to immediately, naturally, be good and ready. I’m very grateful to have this to listen to! Thanks Mike!