Working: Author J. Robert Lennon on the Importance of Revision
b'This week, host Isaac Butler talks to J. Robert Lennon, author of numerous short stories and novels. In the interview, Lennon discusses his daily writing practices, the importance of revision, and the creation of his new novel, Subdivision, which features a supernatural world with its own unique makeup and logic. Lennon also talks about his recently published short story collection, Let Me Think.\\xa0\\nAfter the interview, Isaac and co-host Rumaan Alam discuss Lennon\\u2019s process of taking notes and drawing material out of his subconscious.\\xa0\\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Lennon shares the origins of a short story he wrote called \\u201cFalling Down the Stairs.\\u201d\\xa0\\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\\xa0\\nPodcast production by Cameron Drews.\\xa0\\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get benefits like zero ads on any Slate podcast, bonus episodes of shows like Slow Burn and Big Mood, Little Mood\\u2014and you\\u2019ll be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'