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Episode · How I Write · 2024-06-12

David Perell & Jerry Seinfeld: books mentioned on How I Write

“The Right Way Is The Hard Way” | Jerry Seinfeld

3 books · With Jerry Seinfeld · Watch on YouTube

David Perell discussed East of Eden by John Steinbeck, Journal of a Novel by John Steinbeck, and Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. East of Eden

    John Steinbeck · at 7:27

    East of Eden by John Steinbeck is a sprawling modern classic that updates the biblical story of Cain and Abel to twentieth-century California.

    Discussed
    “actually I've been reading East of Eden by John Steinbeck and he wrote this book called The Journal of a novel where he talks about his writing process for the book”
    David Perell “The Right Way Is The Hard Way” | Jerry Seinfeld 2024-06-12 Listen at 7:27
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Journal of a Novel

    John Steinbeck · at 7:27

    Journal of a Novel by John Steinbeck is a collection of letters written by the author to his editor during the composition of East of Eden, offering a candid and revealing look into his daily writing routine and psychological struggles.

    Discussed
    “actually I've been reading East of Eden by John Steinbeck and he wrote this book called The Journal of a novel where he talks about his writing process for the book”
    David Perell “The Right Way Is The Hard Way” | Jerry Seinfeld 2024-06-12 Listen at 7:27
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Is This Anything?

    Jerry Seinfeld · at 31:18

    Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld is a humor collection that compiles decades of the comedian's scrap jokes, observations, and polished stand-up bits, offering a rare glimpse into the mechanics of comedy writing.

    Discussed
    “It reminds me of Seinfeld's book it's called is this anything and it's called that because is this anything is something that comedians say to each other all the time after test testing out a new bit”
    David Perell “The Right Way Is The Hard Way” | Jerry Seinfeld 2024-06-12 Listen at 31:18
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
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