In this episode Gabriela Pereira interviews author Joseph Finder about his latest thriller, The Switch. Joseph’s novel is a ripped-from-the-headlines thriller about how one misstep in an airport can land an ordinary man right in the cross hairs of government secrets and ruthless political ambition. In this interview, Joseph gives us a window into how he crafts a suspense novel with a mistaken identity archetype and how to create an antagonist who readers can’t help but like. He talks about how to create an unlikeable character that is relatable to readers, keep a story gripping, and create a sense of reality in a suspense novel. For more detailed show notes go to: DIYMFA.com/158
ABOUT DIY MFA
Here’s a secret no one ever tells you. The typical MFA (Master of Fine Arts) boils down to one simple formula:
Writing + Reading + Community = MFA
This means that to create a do-it-yourself version of the MFA, all you need to do is: write with focus, read with purpose, and build your community. Read on to learn more or use the menu above to explore each category. We’ve also highlighted some key DIY MFA articles below to help you get started.
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