318: Voice, Pacing, and Sensitivity: The Art of Writing a 911 Thriller - Interview with R.H. Herron

Published: Aug. 12, 2020, 12:15 p.m.

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Hey there word nerds!

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing R.H. Herron.

Rachael Herron is the internationally bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including thriller (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction. She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and she teaches writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford and she is a proud member of the NaNoWriMo Writer\\u2019s Board. Today we\\u2019ll be talking about her thriller Stolen Things.

In this episode Rachael and I discuss:

  • Where she believes plot originates
  • The importance of sensitivity readers and what to ask them to do
  • How to navigate voice when writing a novel from multiple POVs

Plus, her #1 tip for writers.

For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/318

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