The Bestseller Experiment

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Ep530 - Angela Marsons - on getting a 12-book deal Nov 11, 2024

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We welcome the wonderful Angela Marsons back to the podcast. Angela is the multi-million bestselling author of the DI Kim Stone series. And she’s back with Six Graves, the 16th book in the series. Despite her mega sales (five million and counting) and a 12-book contract, Angela tells us why she doesn’t take a single book for granted, and why every one she starts feels like the first. She also answers our listener questions and the two Marks discuss the pros and cons of being prolific. Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

Ep529 - Michael Connelly - How to Write Every Day Nov 04, 2024

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We are delighted to welcome worldwide bestseller Michael Connelly back to the podcast to discuss his new novel The Dark Hours, which explores an LA scarred by fear and social unrest. Michael reflects on how the world of Harry Bosch has grown over an incredible thirty years, and he answers our listener questions of writing habits, outlining and much, much more. Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

Ep527 - Joe Abercrombie Returns Oct 28, 2024

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We celebrate international bestselling fantasy writer Joe Abercrombie’s return to the podcast with The Wisdom of Crowds, which brings his Age of Madness trilogy to a thrilling climax. As always, Joe is a treasure trove of amazing advice for writers and he answers our listener questions on outlining, symmetry, POV and much more. We also ask him if he still dances naked in the rain… and his answer might surprise you. Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

Ep527 - Steve Cavanagh: “A Masterclass in How to Hook Your Readers” Oct 22, 2024

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Sunday Times bestselling thriller writer Steve Cavanagh returns triumphant to the podcast. When we last spoke to him he was on the verge of a great breakthrough. Today he’s an award-winner and international bestseller and with his new thriller The Devil’s Advocate he’s done it again. Steve reveals how he works hard to engage the reader straight away. Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

Ep526 - Kate Mosse: “Unlocking the Secrets of Kate Mosse” Oct 13, 2024

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Kate Mosse CBE is a global bestselling author with over 8 million sales. Her previous 10 novels include Labyrinth, which became the highest selling novel of the year and was made into a TV series. She is also founder of the Women’s Prize for Fiction which has changed the landscape for women’s writing over the last 30 years. A full-time carer and author, Kate is a huge inspiration to writers. Her latest novel is The Map of Bones and her theatre tour based on Labyrinth. Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

Ep525 - Dean Wesley Smith - How to Stop Listening to Your Critical Voice Oct 06, 2024

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Dean Wesley Smith is one of the most prolific writers working today, with over 200 novels, and countless short stories published. He reveals how he has learned how to stop listening to his critical voice, and to stop thinking of the story as a “product”, and how that has unleashed his creativity. Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

Ep524 - Linwood Barclay - How to Be a Bestseller Rulebreaker Sep 30, 2024

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Linwood Barclay is the international bestselling author of over twenty novels, and his latest thriller Find You First is a fast-paced, high-concept, page-turner. In this jam-packed chat we discuss head-hopping, point-of-view, flashbacks, fan fiction, deadlines, writer’s block, self-doubt and more! Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

Ep523 - Dean Koontz: “The Soul of Dean Koontz. All-Time Bestselling Author” Sep 22, 2024

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Dean Koontz is one of the most successful bestselling authors, with over 120 novels published, which have sold an incredible 500m+ copies. This ranks Dean among the top 10 bestselling authors of all time, and one of the top three living authors, an accolade he shares with J.K. Rowling. In his latest novel, The Forest of Lost Souls, Dean weaves suspense and nature with our innate connection with animals to create a suspenseful page-turner. Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

Ep522 - You Are Not Alone Sep 15, 2024

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The Two Marks talks about isolation, loneliness, the voices in our head and all the other stuff that can make a writer feel like they are alone. We discuss what we can do to build a healthy community around us, even in lockdown. And we share the good news stories from our communities on Patreon, Facebook and the Academy. Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

Ep521 - B.J. Fogg — Tiny Habits Sep 08, 2024

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BJ Fogg, PhD, founded the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University and created the Tiny Habits Academy to help people around the world. He tells us how the smallest changes can make a huge difference to your productivity as a writer. Our novel Back To Reality is out now bestsellerexperiment.com/backtoreality

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