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The psychology of fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The psychology of fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes

FromWorkLife with Adam Grant


The psychology of fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes

FromWorkLife with Adam Grant

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As a novelist, Jennifer Lynn Barnes has earned acclaim from critics and fans alike – her series The Inheritance Games has sold over a million copies. Before she became a bestselling author, she was a leading researcher in psychology on what draws us to fiction – and how it affects us. Jennifer and Adam discuss the psychology of reading and writing, fiction and fandom, and the role of imagination in the stories we love most. Then a special guest co-host (Adam’s daughter!) asks Jennifer about creativity, her favorite characters, and what makes a piece of writing original. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
Released:
Mar 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

You spend a quarter of your life at work. You should enjoy it! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. From learning how to love your rivals to harnessing the power of frustration, one thing’s for sure: You’ll never see your job the same way again.