new video loaded: Pulitzer Winner Says Don’t Kill Your Darlings
On a recent episode of the “Book Review” podcast, Daniel Kraus, the Pulitzer-winning author of the novel “Angel Down,” shared why the old writing advice to “kill your darlings” has never worked for him. Instead, he believes writers should follow the ideas they love most and let them grow into “incredible monsters.” Tap the link in our bio to hear the full conversation. Video by Sarah Diamond/The New York Times
May 8, 2026
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