World-building with Rebecca Thorne

How do you move from the ‘low-stakes’ comfort of a magical tea shop to a claustrophobic, dark submersible filled with a deadly virus? In this episode, USA Today and Sunday Times bestseller Rebecca Thorne joins Mary and Beth to discuss her latest release, This Gilded Abyss. We dive into the mechanics of world-building, how to maintain romantic tension in high-stakes settings, and Rebecca’s top advice for writers struggling to tackle the blank first page.Purchase This Gilded Abyss now. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit writersonline.substack.com/subscribe