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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing
Author Insights from Hank Phillippi Ryan, Linwood Barclay and Laura Moriarty
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In part one of this week’s packed episode Bianca Marais chats with thriller powerhouse Hank Phillippi Ryan , they unpack the craft behind ‘ Mother, Daughter, Sister, Stranger’ , from writing an unforgettable prologue to building relentless suspense through curiosity, ticking clocks, and emotional stakes. Hank shares why panic is an essential part of her writing process, how reading ambitious novels pushes her to take bigger creative risks, and why grounding readers in a character's emotional journey is the key to making every twist land. Next up is Laura Moriarty to discuss the craft behind ‘ Sunlight Finds You’ , exploring how voice can carry an opening without a traditional hook, why…