158: Exploring the Relatable Antagonist - Interview with Joseph Finder

Hey there word nerds! Today I am delighted to have Joseph Finder on the show! Joseph is The New York Times bestselling author of thirteen previous novels, including the international bestseller Killer Instinct, which won ITW's Thriller Award for Best Novel in 2006, and two novels- Paranoia and High Crimes- which became major motion pictures. Listen in as we talk about his new book, The Switch, in which a simple mix-up at airport security throws an innocent man into the crosshairs of sinister government secrets, and the craft elements behind creating a realistic suspense novel and a likeable antagonist. In this episode Joseph and I discuss: What to include when writing a mistaken identity story. How to craft an unlikeable character that is relatable to readers. How to keep a story gripping when the audience knows more than the character. How to use dual point of view to craft a sympathetic antagonist and protagonist. How to create a sense of reality in a suspense novel. Plus, Joseph's #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/158