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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.
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Quick takeaways
- Dean Koontz started writing stories as an escape from his challenging home environment and went on to become a bestselling author with over 500 million copies sold.
- Dean Koontz emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's passions in writing, even if faced with resistance from publishers.
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Dean Kunz's early passion for writing
Dean Kunz started writing stories at a young age and realized that books provided an escape from a challenging home environment. His interest in writing as a career began in college when one of his stories won a nationwide contest.
