Writer's Routine

Sara Blaedel, author of 'A Harmless Lie' - Denmark's 'Queen of Crime' talks about having an organised day, selling internationally, and killing for a living

Apr 7, 2022

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Sarah Bladel emphasizes extensive research for authenticity in her novels, meticulously planning plots using colored cards.

Bladel crafts relatable protagonist Louise Rick with intricate character development, establishing emotional connection with readers.

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Research and Writing Process

When crafting her novels, Sarah Bladel emphasizes extensive research, delving into details to ensure authenticity. She meticulously plans her plots using colored plot cards, visualizing storylines and character arcs. Bladel's dedication to research not only enriches her storytelling but also guides her in realistically portraying crime scenes and police investigations.

Er, the Computer

03:16

I'm a Writer and I've Written a Lot of Plodcarts.

01:34

Writers Routine

05:21

Introduction

4min

The Hug in the Living Room

2min

Is There Anything That's Pivotal to Your Plot?

2min

I'm a Writer and I've Written a Lot of Plodcarts.

2min

Is It Me Who've Been Writing?

2min

Er, the Computer

3min

Writers Routine

5min

How Do They Play Out for You?

3min

Why Do People Keep Coming Back to the Louise Rick Stories?

2min

10.

I've Never Been a Crime Fiction Writer

5min

11.

You Are Denmark's Queen of Crime

3min

12.

The New Novel by Louise Rick

4min

Sara Blaedel is Denmark's 'Queen of Crime'. 3 million copies have been sold in Denmark alone. The country has under 6 million people living in it.

She's published 25 books, and is best known for her Detective Louise Rick stories. The new one is 'A Harmless Lie', in which Louise has to rush back from holiday in Thailand, after a panicked phone call from her father. Her brother has attempted suicide, and everything is entangled in his estranged wife, and a girl who went missing a decade before.

We discuss her organised and thorough work-day, also how much she thinks about an international audience when she writes in Danish, and why she returns to write about murders for a living, which can be hugely emotionally draining.

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Writer's Routine

Sara Blaedel, author of 'A Harmless Lie' - Denmark's 'Queen of Crime' talks about having an organised day, selling internationally, and killing for a living

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Research and Writing Process

Writing Environment and Routine

Character Development and Reader Engagement

Inspirations and Narrative Origins

Er, the Computer

I'm a Writer and I've Written a Lot of Plodcarts.

Writers Routine

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts