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2013 Aspen Summer Words Literary Festival – Follow Your Obsession

July 29, 2013

“Write what you know” might be the most famous (and famously misunderstood) piece of writing advice, but Kafka had other ideas: “Don’t bend; don’t water it down . . . Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” Three writers weigh in on chasing their obsessions in their work.

Panelists: David Lipsky, Nino Ricci, Scott Lasser
Moderator: Barbara Dills