Page One - The Writer's Podcast Ep. 171 - Dean Koontz on writing twists and why writing across genres keeps things interesting as an author
Aug 18, 2023
Bestselling author Dean Koontz discusses his writing career, including how he started in sci-fi and shifted to suspense thrillers and horror. He shares insights into his writing process, famous twists, and why he chose his publisher. The podcast also explores the importance of structure in writing, inspiration behind singularity-themed novels, and the joy of experimenting with different genres. Other topics include choosing publishers, revising books, enjoying TV shows and movies, and maintaining artistic freedom.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Importance of Structure and Planning in Writing
02:21 • 3min
Writing and Publishing the First Novel
05:22 • 31min
Exploring the Singularity and Human-Machine Integration
35:58 • 6min
Choosing a Publisher and Reaching More Readers
41:45 • 5min
Revision process, writing comic books, and rereading John D. McDonald novels
46:54 • 4min
Exploring Streaming Services and Genres
51:15 • 9min