Lisa Jewell: It starts with a bet
Summary
Lisa Jewell discusses her unconventional path to becoming a bestselling psychological thriller author, starting with a drunken bet that led to a debut novel. She contrasts her intuitive, non-outlining process with V. E. Schwab’s architectural approach, explaining how she discovers plot twists organically while writing. The conversation covers the challenges of maintaining success after a breakout hit, including the pressure of sales metrics and the fear of being a fluke. Jewell also shares how her initial romantic comedy concept originally contained dark thriller elements, highlighting her …
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