77 - Plot + character in the crime/thriller genre with Marybeth Whalen

Today, Emily & Rachel talk about all things plot, character, process, and crime/thriller with guest Marybeth Whalen.What you’ll learn from this episode:How to use character to drive the plot of crime/thriller novelsThe individuality of every writer's processDeveloping characters through interviewsHow process changes over time, from book to book and season to seasonRead Every Moment Since now: https://marybethwhalen.com/books/every-moment-since/Get on Marybeth's newsletter: https://marybethwhalen.substack.com/Marybeth's website: https://marybethwhalen.com/Learn more about The Book Tide: https://thebooktide.substack.com/Ready to make readers so in love with your characters they can’t stop biting their nails in anticipation?  Grab The Magic of Character Arcs free email course: https://www.goldenmayediting.com/arcsmagicJoin Tenacious Writing! With the perfect combo of craft, mindset, and community resources, you will build a writing life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and fun—without any prescriptions or rules. Learn more: https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/If you enjoyed Story Magic, please rate, review and follow on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast!Follow us on social media!Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/bookcoachrachel/Emily: https://www.instagram.com/ebgoldenbooks/Join us September 21st - September 25th for Story Stress Test! In this FIVE-day LIVE virtual workshop, we’re going to show you how to stress-test and strengthen your story’s foundation. Leave the doubt behind, and bring the fun instead! All you have to do is register at https://www.tenaciouswriting.com/storystresstest! See you there!