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Isabel Allende's creative secrets

November 12, 2026 · 28 min

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What makes a story unforgettable? For Isabel Allende, it takes unruly characters, family secrets, political upheaval and a healthy dose of imagination. The celebrated novelist opens up about the alchemy of storytelling, why writers should ignore the advice to write what they know, and what keeps her imagination alive.

  • Guest: Isabel Allende, writer. Storytelling
  • Producer: Ali Benton

All episodes of Late Night Live – Separate stories podcast

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