Writerly Lifestyle Podcast
1) 151 Unhinged Characters and the Truth About Getting Published with Marisa Walz
Send me a Text Message! Debut author Marisa Walz joins the show to talk about her psychological suspense novel Good Intentions. It's story about obsession, grief, and moral ambiguity that kept her up ...Show More
2) 150 Writing a Complex Mystery Novel with Bianca Marais
Send me a Text Message! What if the secret to writing unforgettable characters isn't interrogating them with questionnaires, but letting them reveal themselves organically? In this episode, bestselli...Show More
3) How to Write a Thriller that Gets Attention: Character and Plot Advice from Chevy Stevens
Send me a Text Message! New York Times bestselling author Chevy Stevens pulls back the curtain on what separates a good thriller from an unforgettable one. And it might not be what you think. In thi...Show More
4) Developing Better Plots Using a Character-Driven Approach with Daniel David Wallace
Send me a Text Message! Struggling with how to write a thriller that grabs readers immediately? In this interview, writing expert Daniel David Wallace shares game-changing writing tips for crafting p...Show More
Developing Better Plots Using a Character-Driven Approach with Daniel David Wallace
27:36 | Oct 15th, 2025
5) How to Write Thrillers That Actually Matter with Aaron Philip Clark
Send me a Text Message! What if the setting you choose could be as morally complex as your protagonist? In this episode, USA Today bestselling author Aaron Philip Clark pulls back the curtain on how ...Show More
6) 146 How to turn 'wasted' drafts and subverted tropes into your writing superpower with Charlene Wang
Send me a Text Message! What if the tropes you love are actually holding your thriller back? In this episode, Charlene Wang reveals how she transformed the beloved campus novel into a feminist reveng...Show More
7) 145 The View from the Slush Pile: A Literary Agent's Fresh Take on What Works with Tommy Dean
Send me a Text Message! What if I told you that right now, while established agents are drowning in hundreds of submissions, there's a brand new literary agent who's actively building his client list ...Show More
8) What Editors Really Want in 2025 with Chantelle Aimée Osman, Who Provides a Sneak Peek Inside Simon & Schuster's Newest Imprint
Send me a Text Message! You’re going to love this exclusive conversation with Chantelle Aimée Osman, Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster's new imprint, Simon Maverick. Chantelle reveals how the publish...Show More
9) Why Your Perfect Manuscript Isn't Enough And What to Do About It with Author Tamara Miller
Send me a Text Message! Tamara Miller's debut thriller INTO THE FALL has launched her career with a two-book publishing contract. But her path from government policy analyst to published author wasn'...Show More
10) Literary Agent Lori Galvin Talks Going From Query to Deal: What Agents Need to See Before They Sign You
Send me a Text Message! Literary agent Lori Galvin reveals exactly what makes a query letter irresistible. She breaks down the specific elements that make agents request materials, and the common mis...Show More