Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors

The one where #1 NYT Bestseller Gillian Flynn explains why Gone Girl shouldn't have worked.


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Gillian Flynn never expected GONE GIRL to become an international bestseller, or for the movie directed by David Fincher to become a Hollywood blockbuster. Instead of chasing trends or trying to anticipate the market, Flynn wrote the kind of story she wanted to read. It wasn’t supposed to work. And yet it did. Gillian writes with a cinematic flair, which translates well to adaptations. She fuels her passion for movies inherited from her father, and now passed along to her son. She’s going to need a bigger boat.

From Amazon.com:

Gillian Flynn was the chief TV critic for ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY and now writes full-time. Her first novel SHARP OBJECTS was the winner of two CWA DAGGERS and was shortlisted for the GOLD DAGGER. Her latest novel, GONE GIRL, is a massive No.1 bestseller. The film adaptation of GONE GIRL, directed by David Fincher and starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, won the Hollywood Film Award 2014.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
  • Why visualizing movies can improve your writing
  • How the right mentor can make all the difference
  • Where you can find storytelling inspiration
  • Links:

    J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/

    J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

    Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/

    Gillian Flynn - https://www.gillian-flynn.com/

    Best of BookTook - https://bestofbooktok.com/

    The Carbon Almanac - https://books2read.com/carbonalmanac

    Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com

    Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com

    Scene Rubric - http://scenerubric.com

    Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/

    Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep

    Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com

    Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/

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