Anne Lamott
Anne Lamott started out as a novelist, but it was her bestselling 1994 nonfiction work Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life that catapulted her to fame as a guru. The book became touchstone and “life-changer” to writers and non-writers looking for practical advice on the hard work of creativity. Kurt Andersen talks to Lamott about the lasting influence of Bird by Bird and her latest novel, Imperfect Birds.
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!