Writing as play is something we need as authors. It’s fun, it’s freeing, and most of all, it can be the kind of thing that helps us reach new heights in our writing and publishing journeys.  

Our guest on this week’s episode is best-selling author Gail Anderson-Dargatz. Gail’s written several novels, and her thriller The Almost Wife that became a Canadian bestseller in 2021. And as she’ll tell you, Gail wrote a thriller so she could play. 

But that’s not all we need for writing success. Gail’s learned plenty of tricks over the years that have changed the way she goes about her writing, from mashing-up genres to streamlining the writing process. 

Listen to learn: 

• The value of being both a panster and a plotter
• How to use narrative structures as tools in your brainstorming
• Tips for shortening novel-writing time 
• How to avoid a passive protagonist

Of course, you’ll have to tune in to hear about the...