A few years ago, I watched a Nordic film that shook me to my core, it was called A Man Called Ove, and I immediately went out and bought the brilliant book it was based on. Since then, I have been a massive Fredrik Backman fan, and I am not alone. He''s an international bestselling author with fans all over the globe. Recently, Backman gave a hilarious and insightful speech on the realities of being a writer. If you've ever felt like you're not quite sure what you're doing, Backman's words will resonate with you and leave you with a smile.Let's dive in. Fredrik Backman Writing Advice If you want to win a crowd over, start with a little self deprecation. Backman endears himself by admitting he has some discomfort with public speaking.Of course, as a writer I get that.He explains that as someone who lives and works alone, surrounded by their imaginary friends, he gets paid to be "insane." I love Backman took that joke and transitioned iit into a poignant talk about anxiety. When his agent suggested he talk about "creative anxiety," Backman's response was that he simply has "normal death anxiety" and the occasional panic attack. He also hilariously claims to have never experienced writer's block, thanks to his finely honed procrastination skills. He even wrote the speech on his flight from Sweden, calling jet lag a "procrastinator's dream."Being from Sweden, Backman also offers a witty comparison of Swedish and American depression, describing the Swedish version as a...
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