BookTrib is proud to present to our readers the Writers, Ink podcast, a show about the business of writing.
J.K. Rowling was nearly homeless when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. Stephen King penned Carrie on a small desk wedged between a washer and dryer. James Patterson worked in advertising and famously wrote the Toys “R” Us theme song long before becoming an author.
Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business — editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.
Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.
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Anthony Horowitz knows the advantages and limitations of writing in a major franchise. In his latest James Bond novel, With a Mind to Kill (Harper), Horowitz uses his own brand of fast-paced dialogue and gripping storytelling to revitalize the Bond franchise while working within the confines of Ian Fleming’s original world. Anthony has written over 40 books, with his Alex Rider series selling more than 19 million copies. With a Mind to Kill is available for purchase here.
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I have over 45 published novels to my name. The game changer for me was Stormbreaker, the first Alex Rider adventure, published in 2000. There were 11 more books in the series — the latest, Never Say Die, was published in 2017 — and they are now being developed for TV. I have plenty of other children’s books out there — I was delighted to discover my Power of Five series (Raven’s Gate, Evil Star, etc.) on sale in a tiny bookshop in Elounda, Crete only a few days ago.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The differences between the Bond movies and books
- The challenges of writing in Fleming’s universe
- Why you should get hooked by your own writing
- Why Horowitz rejects routine
- His philosophy on collaboration
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Show Credits
Host: J. D. Barker
Host: J. Thorn
Host: Zach Bohannon
Music: Nicorus
Voice Over: Rick Ganley (recorded at Mill Pond Studio)
Audio Production: Geoff Emberlyn
In This Episode
Anthony Horowitz
With a Mind to Kill
Three Story Method: Writing Scenes
Best of BookTok
Story Rubric
Nonfic Rubric
Scene Rubric
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