Luca Veste emphasizes the importance of sitting on ideas before writing, showcasing the creative process's evolution.
Veste's meticulous research immerses him in story settings, enhancing narrative authenticity with firsthand experiences and vivid depictions.
Deep dives
Exploring the Journey of a Writer
Writing encompasses various genres like crime, thriller, and horror, as discussed by author Luca Vesti. Vesti's latest book, 'You Never Said Goodbye,' delves into the life of a writer throughout a year, addressing the changes that come with confidence and the pressures of storytelling. He highlights the joy of creativity, emphasizing the unlimited potential for storytelling amidst new character discoveries and narrative directions.
Unlocking Creativity Through Writing Practice
Vesti's writing process involves extensive note-taking with post-it notes containing scribbles of ideas and plot points, reflecting his brain's chaos on paper. While attempting to use whiteboards for professional structuring, he found random notes to be more effective. His approach involves minimal formal plotting, allowing the story to develop organically in his mind before translating it into words.
Impacting Stories Through Writing Style Evolution
Transitioning between genres like police procedurals and thrillers, Vesti delves into the intricate adjustments necessary for plot development and pacing. His writing style evolved through conscious efforts to maintain reader engagement by balancing action with dialogue, ensuring that each scene propels the narrative forward while maintaining a sense of suspense and intrigue for the audience.
Navigating Research and Realism in Storytelling
Vesti's meticulous research process involved immersing himself in the settings of his stories, such as spending time in Connecticut to accurately depict the location featured in 'You Never Said Goodbye.' By incorporating firsthand experiences and engaging with locals, he fine-tuned the novel's authenticity, enhancing the impact of the narrative through intricate details and vivid depictions.
Luca Veste is fully immersed in the fantastic writing community. He's blogged, he podcasts with 'Two Crime Writers and a Microphone', plays in the 'Fun Lovin' Crime Writers', co-founded the 'Locked In Festival' and has published many books. He's most known for the 'Murphy and Rossi' novels, and for writing across many genres.
His new one, 'You Never Said Goodbye', is about Sam Cooper who lost his Mum early in life, and then years later learns a secret from his Dad that changes everything. We talk about how it came from an idea Luca has sat on for a little while, also how he works with an editor, and what a year looks like in the life of a full-time author.
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