Thriller 101
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsA podcast for readers and writers of thriller, mystery, suspense, and crime fiction.
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Pros and Cons of Different Publishing Options with Ellie Monago
April 10, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBClick here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch Contest Thriller 101 Newsletter Learn more about Ellie Monago Michelle Glogovac Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: There are more avenues to publication now than there have ever been. Whether it’s publishing by partnering with a literary agent, or small or independent publishers, or even self-publishing, there’s so many ways to get your book out there. Which way is the best? Well, today we’re going to hear from an author ...
How to Build Your Author Platform with Interviews and Podcasts with Michelle Glogovac
April 03, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBClick here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch Contest Thriller 101 Newsletter Learn more about Michelle Glogovac Connect with Michelle on Twitter (X) Connect with Michelle on Instagram Learn more about the MLG Collective Carey Blankenship-Kramer Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: Have you ever thought about being a guest on a podcast? It’s never to early to build your author platform. And in today’s episode my guest is going to talk about why you should want to be on a...
How to Find Your Literary Agent with Carey Blankenship-Kramer
March 27, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBClick here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch Contest Thriller 101 Newsletter Learn more about Carey Blankenship-Kramer Connect with Carey on Twitter (X) Mel Mattison Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: Should you include a theme in your summary? How do agents read queries anyway? And what do you need in your opening to catch an agent’s attention? All this and more on this episode of Thriller 101 where Belcastro literary agent shares all her top tips for hooking a lit...
How to Write Thriller Characters that Keep Readers Reading with Author Mel Mattison
March 20, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBClick here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch Contest Thriller 101 Newsletter Learn more about Mel Mattison Connect with Mel on Twitter (X) Ash Clifton Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: If you want to learn how to effectively introduce characters to your readers, you’re going to love today’s guest. Mattison talks about finding a big idea that will carry you through a novel. And often those ideas come from two or three ideas mashed together. You'll hear that in Mattison...
Uncover Characters Who Write Themselves with Author Ash Clifton
March 12, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBClick here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch Contest Thriller 101 Newsletter Learn more about Ash Clifton Connect with Ash on Twitter (X) Lisa Unger Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: How much backstory is too much backstory? Can there be any backstory at all? I mean, your characters have to have something going on…right? But what does that look like? Luckily, Ash Clifton is here to help us with that and so much more! BIO: Ash Clifton was raised in Gainesville, Florida, ...
Writing Thriller Characters with Author Lisa Unger
March 05, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBClick here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch Contest Thriller 101 Newsletter Learn more about Lisa Unger Connect with Lisa on Twitter (X) Sandy Lu Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: Do you want to write characters with as much depth as a New York Times and international bestselling author? Today, we’re going to hear how Lisa Unger writes the kinds of characters that feel so incredibly real. This episode contains advice and a mindset around character development that I...
How to Impress a Literary Agent with Sandy Lu
February 29, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBClick here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch Contest Thriller 101 Newsletter Learn more about Sandy Lu Connect with Sandy on Twitter (X) Vera Kurian Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: If you’re hoping to sign with your agent this year, you’re going to love this episode today. We’re going to dive deep into a fantastic submission to the Thriller 101 podcast! And my guest is going to share so many tips you’re going to want to pay close attention with this one. If your ...
Top Setting Writing Advice from Author Vera Kurian
February 20, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBClick here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch Contest Thriller 101 Newsletter Learn more about Vera Kurian Vera Kurian Substack Jason Powell Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: You know when people say that the setting became like it’s own character? And you sit there thinking…how do I make readers feel like that? Well Vera Kurian is going to give us some advice on how she absolutely crushed the setting of her new novel A STEP PAST DARKNESS out now. I read an advanced ...
Writing Unique Openings to Grab Literary Agent Attention: Jason Powell Author
February 13, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBClick here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch Contest Thriller 101 Newsletter Learn more about Jason Powell Elle Grawl Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: If you want the kind of opening that gets an agent's attention, you'll want to listen to what Jason Powell has to say. The opening for his novel, No Man's Ghost opening might be the most unique one I’ve covered on the podcast and Jason will share why he thinks it works so well. Plus, the slight change he made with his...
How to Use Subgenres to Make Your Story Stand Out with Author Elle Grawl
January 23, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBClick here to submit to the Thriller 101 Pitch Contest Connect with Elle Grawl Last time I talked to Elle Grawl Tori Westminster Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: If all you’re doing is writing a thriller the way they used to be written, you might be missing out on some untapped potential. I’ve been reading a lot of thrillers recently that have some extra, added elements that work toward building tension. My guest today is going to share the two she used in her most re...
BONUS: A Literary Agent's 3 Rules for Writing Thriller Hooks that Get Requests
January 18, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MBDownload the Official Thriller 101 Hook Checklist Here Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
2 Strategies to Build Your Author Platform with T.C. Westminster of The Host
January 16, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBRefer 3 Friends for Query Letter and Pages Feedback Connect with T.C. Westminster Grab your copy of THE HOST Natasha C. Sass Episode Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: The words “author platform” can make any writer roll their eyes. However, it’s also one of those important aspects of being a writer that isn’t much about actually being a writer. Luckily, today’s guest makes author platforms fun! So if you want to improve the quality and quantity of your author platform this ye...
Is This the Year of the Cozy Mystery? An Interview with Natasha C. Sass
January 09, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBJoin the Thriller 101 newsletter for exclusive updates Download Natasha's Cozy Mystery Workbook Episode with Erin Flanagan Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: Does it feel like Cozy Mysteries are making a come back? Well it did to me. So I reached out to Cozy expert, Natasha C. Sass. She quite literally wrote the book on cozy mysteries. BIO: Natasha has been in the publishing industry for 20 years. She's helped to organize regional conferences for authors, and teaches classes o...
How to Build Tension in Your Thriller Novel with Author Erin Flanagan
January 02, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJoin the Thriller 101 newsletter for exclusive updates Click here to rate and review the podcast! Find out more about Erin Flanagan Episode with Mandy McHugh Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: The art methodically rising tension is a tricky one...because there really isn’t a hard and fast rule. However, while talking to our guest today, I learned so much about how to incrementally increase tension over the course of a novel. Plus, we cover some major misconceptions about the...
Writing Dialogue and Developing Characters with Author Mandy McHugh
December 20, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBDownload the Official Thriller 101 Hook Checklist Here Click here to rate and review the podcast! Find out more about Mandy McHugh Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: If you’re into morally gray characters, then you’re going to love today’s guest. And you’re going to love her even more if you want to write great dialogue. Seriously, if you need to improve your dialogue writing, read Mandy McHugh’s work. BIO: Mandy McHugh is an author from upstate NY. She received her MA in Engl...
How to Hook Readers and Agents with Literary Agent & Author Amy Nielsen
December 12, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBDownload the Official Thriller 101 Hook Checklist Here Click here to rate and review the podcast! Find out more about Amy Nielsen Listen to Last Time: Catherine McKenzie Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: If you’re hoping to sign with your agent in the next few months, you’re going to love this episode with my guest today. We’re going to dive deep into a fantastic submission that shows a ton of promise! Amy is going to share so many tips with use that you’ll find yourself pau...
BONUS: My take on Paula Hawkins' Story Structure Article - 5 Minute Writer
November 30, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.33 MBFree 5-Day Email Mini Course on Hooking an Agent with Your Opening Paula Hawkins on LitHub Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
Writing Multiple POV and Tricky Timelines with Catherine McKenzie
November 28, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBFree 5-Day Email Mini Course on Hooking an Agent with Your Opening Click here to rate and review the podcast! Find out more about Catherine McKenzie Link to the last time Catherine was on the podcast Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: In today’s episode, we’re going to hear from a best-selling author about how she plans and organizes her novels. Anyone who writes in the thriller, mystery, suspense, or crime genre considers multiple points of view and multiple timelines. So few p...
Literary Agent Shares Insights on Your First Pages with Emmy Nordstrom Higdon
November 21, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBFree 5-Day Email Mini Course on Hooking an Agent with Your Opening Click here to rate and review the podcast! Find out more about Emmy Nordstrom Higdon Link to the last time Emmy was on the podcast Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: In today’s episode, we’re going to hear from a literary agent about what you need in your opening pages. If you’re hoping to sign with an agent this year, then you’ll love the clear, actionable steps outlined in this episode. BIO: emmy (they/them) ho...
BONUS: Audit Your Writing Process - 5 Minute Writer
November 16, 2023 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MBFree 5-Day Email Mini Course on Hooking an Agent with Your Opening Wanda Morris on CrimeReads Interviews Referenced: Literary Agent Kimberly Brower Author James Byrne Author JM Donellan Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
5 Keys to Unlocking More Full Requests from Literary Agents
November 14, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBFree 5-Day Email Mini Course on Hooking an Agent with Your Opening Agent: Carleen Geisler Author: Brooke Robinson Author: Aaron Philip Clark Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
Unlocking a Literary Agent's Wishlist: What Kathleen Foxx is Eager to Find in Your Manuscript
October 03, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBClick here to rate and review the podcast! Find out more about Kathleen Foxx Brooke Robinson Episode Carleen Geisler Episode Sign up to be notified when agent submissions reopen! Connect with Kathleen on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: Today, we have another agent interview! I’m so excited to share this conversation with a brand new agent who has a resume that will make you take notice. She gives a masterclass on opening pages! Kathleen Foxx is a new agent at The Righ...
Crafting the Perfect Hook: Debut Author Brooke Robinson Reveals Her Opening Chapter Secrets
September 29, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBClick here to rate and review the podcast! Sign up to be notified when agent submissions reopen! Connect with Brooke on Twitter Connect with Brooke on Instagram Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: The opening of your story is something we talk about a lot on, through their one-on-one and that's because it's so important. It's not just important to get an agent's attention. It's also important to hook and hold on to readers. Luckily, we have a debut author who balanced her openin...
How to Write Memorable Villains with JM Donellan
September 19, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBAntagonist Checklist Sign up to be notified when agent submissions reopen! Connect with JM Donellan JM Donellan's YouTube Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: In thrillers, (maybe more so than in any other genre) an antagonist has a lot of weight to carry. They have to be believable but ruthless. Dangerous and deadly but also sympathetic. I mean, how much time do we spend on our main characters? If you’re anything like me, you create entire backstories for them. You try to understand...
Agent Carleen Giesler Reads a Submission & Shares How Agents Evaluate Opening Pages
September 12, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBBONUS: Carleen shares where to put your inciting incident & more! Article Sign up to be notified when agent submissions reopen! Connect with Carleen on Twitter Connect with Carleen on Instagram Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: Are you wondering what agents are looking for in submissions? Well this agent is going to talk all about what to include in a summary of your novel AND what you need in those opening pages to catch an agent’s eye. Today’s guest is Carleen Geisler, an assoc...
Agent Carleen Geisler Reads a Submission & Shares How Agents Evaluate Opening Pages
September 12, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBBONUS: Carleen shares where to put your inciting incident & more! Article Sign up to be notified when agent submissions reopen! Connect with Carleen on Twitter Connect with Carleen on Instagram Connect with David on Twitter EPISODE INFO: Are you wondering what agents are looking for in submissions? Well this agent is going to talk all about what to include in a summary of your novel AND what you need in those opening pages to catch an agent’s eye. Today’s guest is Carleen Geisler, an assoc...
Does James Byrne's Writing Routine Really Work? (5 Minute Writer)
September 07, 2023 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MBThe 5 Minute Writer Series is designed to help writers save time. James Byrne Interview Allison Buccola Interview It’s a free weekly article that provides ~5 minute summaries of a longer articles, podcasts, videos, or courses. It’s designed to give you the highlights without the fluff so you can gain the knowledge without wasting time. So you can get back to writing! Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
How to Write Unique Protagonists with Author James Byrne
September 05, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB5 Minute Writer Article Sign up to be notified when agent submissions reopen! Connect with James Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Don't get stuck on genre conventions Revamp your writing routine Write unique characters EPISODE INFO: Character voice can make or break a manuscript. And a lot of times, as writers we’re trying to imitate what we see commonly in the genre. Maybe that means moody, angry, or short-tempered characters that fit the tone of our work, But it’s sometim...
3 Authors Share How to Develop Compelling Characters in Your Novel
August 17, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.77 MBLearn more about submitting to the Agent Contest Listen to the episode about the Agent Contest Liz Alterman Interview Josh Stallings Interview Bianca Marais Interview Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
Is This My Favorite Piece of Writing Advice EVER?
August 11, 2023 08:00 - 6 minutes - 4.25 MBListen to Wednesday's episode with big announcement here! Thriller 101 Sinem Gunel: Full Interview Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
2 Literary Agents & an Author Weigh in on How to Write Your Opening Pages
August 10, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MBListen to yesterday's episode with big announcement here! Thriller 101 Paula Munier Lori Galvin Thomas Mullen Write like Lisa Jewell Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
Exciting New Opportunity for Writers
August 09, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.44 MBHey everyone! Today, I'm introducing Thriller 101, the new podcast that will take over for Writerly Lifestyle! Exciting things are happening and I can't wait to tell you all about it! Click here to submit! Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
Writing Your Opening Scene with Thomas Mullen
April 04, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB5 Minute Writer Article Last week's interview with Lori Galvin Connect with Thomas on Twitter Link to Thomas Mullen's website Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Writing opening scenes Incorporating big ideas into your writing Using existing literature to fuel your writing EPISODE INFO: How many times do you revise your opening scene? If you’re anything like me, you’re constantly concerned with giving away too much information and boring readers in your opening. Or maybe y...
How to Impress a Literary Agent with Lori Galvin of Aevitas Creative Management
March 14, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB5 Minute Writer Article Last week's interview with Author Aaron Philip Clark Connect with Lori on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS What agents are looking for in a client Your first 5-10 pages What it's like working with an agent EPISODE INFO: Are you looking to land an agent in 2024? In this episode, Aevitas Creative literary agent Lori Galvin is going to share the things you need to know if you want to grab an agent’s attention, both in your query letter and bio...
Writing Action Scenes with Author Aaron Philip Clark
March 06, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB5 Minute Writer Article Last week's interview with Ausma Zehanat Khan Aaron's Website Connect with Aaron on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS How to write action scenes Using our unique experiences to drive our stories Developing your craft EPISODE INFO: No matter what kind of writing you’re doing, you’re going to use have to write movement into your manuscript. So how do you pull off those all-important action moments in a way that helps to reveal character and info...
How to Write Tension into Your Story with Ausma Zehanat Khan
February 27, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBYour Free Editing Outline 5 Minute Writer Article Last week's interview with Johnny Compton Ausma's Website Connect with Ausma on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Writing tension into your story The author-agent relationship Sharing stories that matter EPISODE INFO: There are so many ways to write a novel. But the bottom line is this: you just have to find a way to keep readers reading. And that is what my guest today is going to help us with. Ausma’s novel, BLAC...
Perfecting Your Dialogue with Debut Author Johnny Compton
February 20, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBYour Free Editing Outline 5 Minute Writer Article Last week's interview with Liz Alterman Johnny's Website Connect with Johnny on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Perfecting your dialogue Developing an editing outline Finding your unique idea EPISODE INFO: It’s sometimes hard to notice when you’re reading great dialogue because you end up so sucked into the story that pages and pages go by and you’re just barreling through the story. All of a sudden you look up a...
Writing Character Backstory with Author Liz Alterman
February 06, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB5 Minute Writer Article Liz's Website Connect with Liz on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Character backstory How to find the right community Finding an agent EPISODE INFO: The dreaded backstory. How much to use? How much to cut out? Are you building character or are you boring readers? My guest today is going to help us! Liz Alterman is an absolute master at developing characters. She is the author of a domestic suspense novel, The Perfect Neighborhood, a you...
Thinking about Theme: What does it mean to be socially conscious?
January 30, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB5 Minute Writer Elle Grawl Interview Interviews referenced in this episode: Editor: Chantelle Aimeé Osman Literary Agent: Amy Elizabeth Bishop Literary Agent: Emmy Norstrom Higdon Author: Rob Hart Author: Josh Stallings Subscribe for Aaron Philip Clark & Ausma Zehanat Khan (Coming in Feburary!) Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
What to Expect from Working with an Agent on Your Debut Novel with Author Elle Grawl
January 24, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB5 Minute Writer Article Elle's Website Connect with Elle on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Agent author relationship Editing your manuscript Using your life experiences to influence your fiction EPISODE INFO: Are you wondering what happens after you sign with an agent? Will you go through edits? What will that relationship be like? Today’s guest is going to tell us what to expect when we enter into that important relationship. Today’s guest is debut author Elle G...
Prepare for the Query Process with Literary Agent Helen Lane
January 17, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB5 Minute Writer Article The Jordy Albert Literary Agency Connect with Helen on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS What are agents looking for in an author? How to approach the querying process The state of the publishing industry EPISODE INFO: If you want to land an agent in 2023, you’re going to love this conversation with my guest today. Today’s guest, Helen Lane, is relatively new to this whole agenting thing. She has amazing insights on what it takes to get signe...
BONUS: 3 Ways to Avoid Writer Burnout in 2023
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MB5 Minute Writer Catherine McKenzie Interview Katherine Ramsland Interview Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
How to Enjoy Your Writing Journey and Write Through Rejections with Bestselling Author Catherine McKenzie
January 09, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB5 Minute Writer Article Catherine's Website Connect with Catherine on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Getting and implementing feedback that keeps your story Importance of surrounding yourself with people you trust Planning for your debut now EPISODE INFO: Have you wondered what project you should be taking on? Do you have multiple works in progress rolling around in your head (or on your computer)? You’re not alone. As writers it feels like we face so much rejec...
Season 3 Preview & 2023 Resolutions
January 03, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.1 MBHappy New Year! I know I've been sporadic about publishing during the last few months. So I wanted to explain WHY and then make a New Year's resolution that pertains to you. But first I want to just say thank you. You've all been amazing about supporting me. You've connected with me on Twitter. You've rated and reviewed the podcast and recommended it to writing friends. I can't thank you enough for all that. But what today is about is about 2023 and what that holds for Writerly Lifestyl...
What To Do Now If You Want to Have a Successful Launch of Your Debut Novel
December 12, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB17 Things to Think About When Talking to an Agent/Publisher Article Jessica's Website First Interview with Jessica Interview with Katherine Ramsland Interview with Bryan Young Connect with Jessica on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Getting and implementing feedback that keeps your story Importance of surrounding yourself with people you trust Planning for your debut now EPISODE INFO: What should you be doing NOW to have a successful debut launch? Jessica Payne help...
Building a Following for Your Writing with Bryan Young
December 05, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB5 Minute Writer Article Connect with Bryan on Twitter Last week on the interview series I talked to author, Katherine Ramsland. She shared how to turn the true stories we hear into fiction. First Interview with Jessica Payne. (Be sure to subscribe for new Jessica Payne interview in the coming weeks!) 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Using nonfiction to build a community How to find writing opportunities Writing what you love BIO Bryan Young (he/they) works across many different media. His work as a ...
BONUS: Using True Crime to Write Better Fiction: 5-Minute Writer Series
December 01, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MBJoin the 5-Minute Writer Series! I'm sharing the 3 most important lessons I learned about storytelling while listening to a True Crime Podcast! My wife and I took our two kids to visit my sister over Thanksgiving. And like any parent knows on a long trip, the kiss of death when traveling with young kids is talking too much once they’ve fallen asleep. So we queued up a podcast, and as soon as we heard snoring from the backseat, we started listening to Up and Vanished, a true crime podcast ...
BONUS: Learning How to Write Compelling Characters by Studying Best-Selling Author Lisa Jewell
November 10, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MB5 Minute Writer Author: Bianca Marais Interview Literary Agent: Kimberly Brower Interview Tweet me @DavidRGwyn
How to Turn True Stories into Fiction with Forensic Psychologist and Author Katherine Ramsland
November 09, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB5 Minute Writer Article Connect with Katherine via Facebook Last week on the interview series I talked to author, Emmy Nordstrom Higdon. They shared how to write diversity into our stories. First Interview with Jessica Payne. (Be sure to subscribe for new Jessica Payne interview in the coming weeks!) 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Turning real life ideas into fiction Trusting your narrative voice Studying great writing BIO Katherine Ramsland has played chess with serial killers, dug up the dead, w...
Writing Diversity into Your Story: Emmy Nordstrom Higdon
October 31, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB5 Minute Writer Article Emmy's Manuscript Wish List Connect with Emmy on Twitter! Connect with David on Twitter Last week on the interview series I talked to author, Josh Stallings. He shared how to write unique and three-dimensional characters by avoiding cliche's. Interview with Christopher Golden. 3 BIG TAKEAWAYS Writing real characters Finding people you trust to work with How our life experiences can drive our fiction BIO emmy (they/them) holds a PhD in justice-oriented social w...