CLEAN : France: US authors Paul Auster and Siri Hustvedt in Lyon

The transcript discusses the journey of writing a new book as an adventure, emphasizing the importance of self-teaching for young writers. It highlights the constant push for improvement and the difficult decisions artists face daily. The narrative also explores the concept of value and truth in fiction, questioning what it means to lie in a fictional work.

What does the phrase 'pushing to get better' imply about the artist's journey?

What question does the speaker raise about lying in fiction?