Jason Howell
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Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney:
Cynthia... I'm asking this questions of several writers—some friends, some strangers. Q: How often are you able to create a desired result for yourself by sheer force of will, or by arranging circumstances? Do you ever feel the reason you aren't far enough along is that you haven't pushed yourself hard enough, even though you've worked very hard? In your writing life or otherwise—is control all it's cracked up to be?
Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
I think the life of a writer is always questioning whether you're working hard enough or pushing yourself enough because it is a very solitary job. But I try not to indulge in that kind of thinking ("If I just worked harder, I'd get...) and focus on the work and derive my pleasure from a good day's work, which ultimately is the only thing I have control over.
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Chris Asante
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Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney:
Cynthia, how many years did it take to write the book and did you face any rejections in the process?
Avijah Scarbrough
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Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney:
Hi Cynthia! I loved your book. I found it very entertaining and I couldn't wait to see how it ended. I have 2 questions. How long did it take you to write the Nest from beginning to end? Also, I'd like to know how you deal with negative critiques and criticism in general, including random comments online. It seems like no one in the creative fields has immunity from criticism. It can be painful for anyone.
Lang
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Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney:
If you are not an author, what kind of jobs would you do for a living?
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