• John Kennedy Toole and A Confederacy of Dunces With Dan Baltic

  • Jun 21 2023
  • Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
  • Podcast

John Kennedy Toole and A Confederacy of Dunces With Dan Baltic

  • Summary

  • We discuss the life and times of John Kennedy Toole (1937-1969), the influential author behind the classic novel, A Confederacy of Dunces. We're joined by independent writer Dan Baltic, who teaches us some of the lessons he has learned from Toole's life and career.

    Dive into the captivating world of A Confederacy of Dunces, as we discuss the book's main character, Ignatius J Riley; learn how Toole's persistence (or lack thereof) serves as a cautionary tale for contemporary independent writers; as well as the parallels between Toole's struggles and Dan's rise as an independent author on the internet. Dan shares his experience building an audience on Twitter, publishing his first novel, and the lessons he's learned himself.

    We try to unlock the strategies and goals of dissident writers, and how independent authors like Dan are able to make a living and continue producing great art. We'll discuss the pros and cons of traditional publishing deals, vs. the world of independent publishing.

    Chapters:
    (0:03:46) - Toole's "A Confederacy of Dunces"
    (0:15:45) - John Kennedy Tool's Life and Work
    (0:29:40) - Persistence and Patience for Writers
    (0:33:21) - Navigating the Confusion of Independent Publishing
    (0:43:02) - Building a Twitter Audience for Success
    (0:48:34) - Unlocking Twitter for Independent Writers
    (1:02:17) - Success for Independent Writers
    (1:13:09) - Lessons for Starting a Project

    Dan Baltic:
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