How to Write a Psychological Thriller with Brian Finney
Episode description
In this episode, I catch up with Brian Finney to understand how he transitioned from writing non-fiction to writing fiction and how he manages his day.
Many writers work on the side while working a demanding day job. Brian has gone the other way. He’s now a professor emeritus at California State University, which means he doesn’t lecture at the university, so he has time to write his psychological thrillers during the week.
I was interested in how somebody would approach having a massive chunk of free time to write. I dug into Brian’s writing process to figure out how much time he spends writing and how he gets himself into a state of flow.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Brian's writing process
- Current events and conspiracy theories that drive Brian's stories
- Writing tools
- Reactions from Brian's former students
- How Brian promotes his books
- Advice on finding time to write
- Techniques and strategies for getting into the flow
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