The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience How #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Jodi Picoult Writes: Redux
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Jul 4, 2025 Jodi Picoult, a bestselling author with over 40 million copies sold, shares her creative journey. She discusses her intriguing work on Wonder Woman and adaptations for musicals, highlighting the evolution of women's roles in theater. Jodi dives into her upcoming novel, which tackles Shakespeare's authorship through the lens of two women from different centuries. She also reflects on resilience during personal challenges and the invigorating impact of theater on her novel writing process, revealing the delicate balance between collaboration and solitary creativity.
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Injury Right Before Book Tour
- Jodi Picoult broke her dominant arm just before a major book tour.
- Despite the injury, she adapted and used the downtime for research and editing instead of active writing.
Overcoming Rejections Early Career
- Jodi Picoult persisted through over a hundred rejections before selling her first novel.
- She credits her early mentors and consistent writing practice for her eventual success.
Writing for Wonder Woman
- DC Comics invited Jodi to write Wonder Woman, the first woman to do so since the 1940s.
- Her kids encouraged her to accept, and she enjoyed blending personal stamp with existing lore.
