Working: Writing the Two-Author Novel
Host June Thomas speaks with authors Rachel Dodes and Lauren Mechling about their new novel, The Memo and their collaborative writing process. The pandemic took its toll on everyone, but for Mechling and Dodes, it became a time to collaborate via a Google Doc. They spewed ideas and paragraphs onto the same page, editing each other\u2019s output in real time until they formulated their surrealist, comedic tale of friendship and career ambitions. Both authors extoll the benefits of collaborating and being less precious with their own words.\xa0\n\nLater, hosts Isaac Butler and Ronald Young Jr. join June for a frank discussion of working with time limitations, \u2018pitching without bitching,\u2019 and an update about Working itself.\n\nIn the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Rachel and Lauren speak about their appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, and Lauren breaks down the similarities between The Memo and her last novel, How Could She.\n\nSend your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675.\n\nPodcast production by Kevin Bendis and Cameron Drews.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices