Amelie Fried writes entertainment novels about socially relevant topics – such as climate activists. That sounds easy to read, and yet there is a lot of meticulousness behind it. Since she started offering writing seminars, she has become more critical. To yourself. But also to books by others.
Up here on the third floor you have a wonderful view of Munich’s old town, but most of the people in the room have their eyes closed. They listen, nodding in agreement. If you were to look ahead at this moment, you would see Amelie Fried shaking her head timidly, almost imperceptibly.