Colson Whitehead: How to Write and the Art of Writing

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A treat for readers and writers alike, Colson Whitehead, author of such fictional dazzlers as Sag Harbor (2009) and Apex Hides the Hurt (2006), reads from his parody how-to anthology, How to Write and the Art of Writing: Writers Write About Writing.
As Whitehead touches on everything from writers block to the perfect sentence, from Saul Bellow to T.S. Eliot, he proves that writing is a sport without rules. His collection of essays, alternately based on real people or written under pseudonym, is funny and provocative. Whitehead, a master performer, enhances his reading selections with animated storytelling.

[@ryanjavierortega8513]

Colson Whitehead blew up so fast, it's unreal. He deserves it - I've only read three works, but I thought they were all wonderful. He got that MacArthur Grant rather quickly.

[@Ryan-fc9lq]

This is absolutely superb. Thank you Internet. He reads from a range of writers if anybody is wondering.

[@raulcortez3432]

Just read "The Underground Railroad" what an awesome read!!!

[@InstantkillxXx]

What do you think rule # 8 is?

[@thelivingmanpart2]

Have you read The Intuitionist, or any of his other works?
perhaps you meant his speech was trite... ? although i'd have to agree with you i both perspective.

[@Grifiki]

"When is this guy going to stop trying to be a Sex-Fiend for women, and really get off the round-a-bout??"

[@December151791]

This guy is White.

[@maodonimega]

Allow black people to be who they are. There are as many variations of us as there are of white people. Or any other ethnic group for that matter.