Writing Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense (MTS) with Author and Book Coach Samantha Skal

I was delighted to have this conversation with Samantha Skal, an author and book coach of the mystery, thriller, and suspense genres, exploring the intricate journey of writing and publishing in these genres. We discuss the common challenges MTS writers face, including dealing with self-doubt, thinking the story is boring and obvious, understanding genre expectations, and forming a compelling villain. We hit on various aspects of the writing process, such as the importance of revisi...