A Journey into the Writer's Brain: My Reflection on Negotiating with the Dead I often find myself pondering the intertwining paths of creativity and mortality—an exploration that feels both universal and deeply personal. So, when I stumbled upon Margaret Atwood’s Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing, I knew I was in for an illuminating ride. Atwood, renowned for her prowess in storytelling with works like The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments, invites us into the often shadowy world of writers, revealing not just the craft but the...