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How to get great ideas, with Sarina Bowen
Dec 11, 2024
Sarina Bowen, a bestselling thriller and romance novelist known for works like 'The Five-Year Lie' and the 'Brooklyn Bruisers' series, unveils her secrets to sustained creativity. She shares her inspiring journey from Wall Street to writer, emphasizing the importance of capturing fleeting ideas. Bowen discusses her strategies for prolific writing, highlighting how to cultivate a focused mental space. She also dives into crafting suspenseful thrillers and the transformative power of a conducive writing environment, offering insight into her unique creative process.
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- Sarina Bowen attributes her prolific writing to developing characters over time in series, which deepens narratives and eases the writing process.
- Bowen emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus through pre-writing techniques and using paper and pen to enhance creativity amidst distractions.
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