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Writer's Routine

Imran Mahmood, author of 'Finding Sophie' - Crime writing lawyer discusses our changing attention span, pursuading a jury, and getting the words down

Feb 28, 2025
Imran Mahmood, a criminal defence lawyer with three decades of experience, talks about his career as a crime writer. He shares how his work in law influences his storytelling, particularly in persuading a jury, and why he dedicates his precious free time to writing. The discussion delves into the evolving attention spans of modern audiences and the challenges of emotional storytelling, especially around themes of grief. Additionally, he explores how being a barrister enhances his ability to meet writing deadlines while balancing family life.
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  • Imran Mahmood discusses the challenge of balancing his demanding legal career and family life with his passion for writing novels.
  • He emphasizes the need for modern narratives to quickly engage readers due to decreasing attention spans influenced by technology.

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