Levy swears its not intentional.
And Im like, Oh, my God.
I donotwant to make people angry, she tells Bustle.
Even when Levydoesfeel like courting dissension, she never forces it.
Controversy must come naturally, or not at all: Its like [being an] it girl.
Its supposed to effortless.
Still, sometimes Levy effortlessly brings up controversial topics.
Its fun and [I use it] sometimes to get myself out of a rut, she says.
After all, who better to judge a young, online writer than a younger, more online one?
Below, Levy reflects on her writing habits, boohoo songs, and meme essays.
But Inpatient was like, Lets fricking do it.
So I have my Spotify playlist of boohoo songs.
I wish Id had a consistent diary, but this is the only thing that Ive done consistently.
I just made a playlist of songs that I was listening to while writing the book.
Like The Sundays songHeres Where the Story Endsor the Girls at Our Best!
songPolitics!I also love a good story song likeThe Night the Lights Went Out in GeorgiaorTravelin Soldier.
But I dont think youreallyhave to read cultural commentary about the Internet if youre on it.
Writing shouldnt be torture, but [if the writing goes bad] I become so angry.
I dont write for a week and a half, and I just pick the scab.
So Im excited forThe Artists Way…
I just have to start.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
