Writing Thrillers And Lessons Learned From Forty Years Of Writing with David Morrell
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
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David Morrell is the multi-award winning and many times bestselling author of 35 books, as well as many short stories, essays and collaborations that have sold millions of copies and are available in many different languages. He has a Phd in American literature and was a Professor of Literature at the University of Iowa. His novel 'First Blood,' became the Rambo franchise, his latest novel is 'Murder as a fine art,' a historical thriller, and today we're talking about his book for writers, 'The Successful Novelist,' recently updated and released in ebook format as well as print. We discuss:
The themes that David returns to in his writing
A thriller author who actually lives a thriller life. On taking research to extremes
On the inspiration for Murder As A Fine Art
David's writing process
The precariousness of life. Don't spend time writing books that are aren't worth writing.
Writing a letter to yourself before you start a book
Screenwriting and Rambo
Movie contract clauses you should watch out for
The business of being an author. Even after so many years, David spends an hour a day on marketing
On The Architecture of Snow and publishing
Longevity in the business
www.DavidMorrell.net
I've written dialogue between myself too, but more as a guard against anxiety. Yet, I have found that I like to float ideas too. It's good for the mind!
And I love his trick for gauging whether or not he'll run with a new idea for a novel by writing down answers to questions he asks himself! I'll definitely be using it in future! :D
I'm living in Poland at the moment. That's amazing about Rambo contributing to Solidarity!
Absolutely brilliant interview!
I love this interview. One of my all time favs
I am so thrilled to see you have David today. I have his book on writing and the audio of it, too. I listen to the audio often and get something fresh from it every time.
Another great interview. Love Joanna's interview series.
wow joanna, this is such a wonderful and beautiful interview, thank you so much
So insightful. Thank you for this. Really lovely.
David Morrell is a brilliant! I've enjoyed his books for years! This interview is one of the best I've seen. I could listen to him for hours. As a writer, he gives you many ideas to ponder. Great interview, Joanna Penn!
A great interview with David.
This is an awesome interview! Go Joanna!
Joanna again has a wonderful guest author, David Morrellan. As always, her questions elicit answers that help us in our profession. Many kudos to this particular video of Rambo's father. What a treasure. Dale Manolakas, Legal Thriller Author
Excellent! Thank you.
What a sweetie! Who knew Rambo's father would be so nice? Lots of great advice and good attitude.
So is it starving in the wilderness for your next research holiday?
What an outstanding argument for bothering to know you subject. I love the research aspect of my writing, too.
Excellent video! I love Rambo and wish I could work for Gavin to Becker.
Good interview
Wonderful thank you!
Love his mushrooms! And his books!
The daddy of Rambo indeed. This is awesome!
What a great interview, Joanna. Very cool that you got him to come on.
I have an idea for writers to get free from publishing houses once and for all and I would love to discuss it with an established author to see if it is a tenable idea. I think in the end authors will have to do achieve that freedom anyway.
Pale Horse Coming, by Stephen Hunter
Nope, couldn't do the wilderness survival thing, sorry!