How novelist Gabrielle Zevin learned to enjoy failure

This podcast episode discusses various aspects of the creative process and the experience of failure and success in novel-writing. The sections touch on the emotional impact of reading a novel and the longing for the author to continue the story, the influence of video games on writing, the evolution of a creative person, the complexities of navigating failures and successes, and the lessons learned from them. The importance of character development, relationships, and empathy in novels is also explored. The concept of "gate shut panic" or the fear of missing opportunities is examined, as well as the redefinition of success. Overall, the episode highlights the transformative journey of the creative process and the growth that comes from both failures and successes.