The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

How #1 NY Times Bestselling Mystery Writer Elizabeth George Writes


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New York Times bestselling and award-winning novelist, Elizabeth George, spoke to me about her exacting research, the discipline of psychological suspense, and interweaving cultural issues into her latest, Something to Hide.

Dubbed "an essential writer of popular fiction today” Elizabeth is the recipient of the Anthony Award, the Agatha Award, France’s Grand Prix [graan pree] di Literature, and has been twice nominated for the Edgar Award. 

She's best known as the author of the Lynley mystery series that was adapted into the lauded PBS/BBC show – "The Inspector Lynley Mysteries" series – currently streaming on Amazon Prime and others.

Her latest, Something to Hide: A Lynley Novel, marks the 21st in that series. The New York Times Book Review called it, "... another intelligent, intricate mystery starring Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley of New Scotland Yard.”

Elizabeth is also a philanthropist who, through The Elizabeth George Foundation, "... makes grants to writers and to organizations benefiting disadvantaged youth, particularly in the area of the arts."

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In this file Elizabeth George and I discussed:

  • Why she approaches the writing craft with the same discipline and perseverance she had as a teacher 
  • How to structure a mystery layer by layer
  • Understanding the editorial process and learning to be a more efficient writer
  • The foundation of any great novel, her secret hacks ...
  • And a lot more! 
  • Show Notes:

    • ElizabethGeorgeOnline.com
    • ElizabethGeorgeFoundation.org
    • Something to Hide: A Lynley Novel by Elizabeth George (Amazon)
    • Mastering the Process by Elizabeth George (Amazon)
    • Elizabeth George Author Page (Amazon)
    • Elizabeth George on Facebook
    • Elizabeth George on Instagram
    • Elizabeth George on Twitter
    • Kelton Reid on Twitter
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