Bret Easton Ellis doesn’t believe in “relatable” characters. He doesn’t write to comfort, inspire or moralise — he writes to expose. In this video, we explore the writing philosophy of the author behind American Psycho, Less Than Zero, The Rules of Attraction, and The Shards, a voice defined by detachment, precision, and an almost hypnotic cool.
Ellis’ writing advice cuts through the noise of modern “authenticity”. He talks about writing without apology, finding your tone instead of your purpose, and why real art should make people uncomfortable. If you’ve ever felt alienated by creative-writing clichés or suffocated by moral storytelling, this breakdown will remind you what fiction can still do — disturb, seduce, and reflect the emptiness of the culture it comes from.
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