Ann Patchett on writing fiction vs nonfiction

Name: Ann Patchett on writing fiction vs nonfiction
Uploaded: 2026-05-27T20:54:35+00:00
Description: C-SPAN's "America's Book Club" — Author Ann Patchett discusses why writing nonfiction is easier for her than writing fiction: "If you're writing nonfiction, you already know the story," Patchett said. "In fiction, you have to do absolutely everything yourself." Watch the full interview SUNDAY at 6 & 9 pm ET/PT on C-SPAN. #annpatchett #parnassusbooks #writing #booktok #cspan

C-SPAN — May 27, 20:54 PM — 2min

C-SPAN's "America's Book Club" — Author Ann Patchett discusses why writing nonfiction is easier for her than writing fiction: "If you're writing nonfiction, you already know the story," Patchett said. "In fiction, you have to do absolutely everything yourself."

Watch the full interview SUNDAY at 6 & 9 pm ET/PT on C-SPAN.

#annpatchett #parnassusbooks #writing #booktok #cspan