BONUS: How Bestselling Author Andrea Bartz Writes Unforgettable Thrillers
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Welcome to a special bonus episode of Season 2 of The Radically Well Podcast!
Rosie Acosta and Tessa Tovar sit down with New York Times bestselling author Andrea Bartz to explore the creative process behind writing psychological thrillers, building unforgettable characters, and embracing vulnerability as an artist.
Andrea discusses her latest novel, The Last Ferry Out, her journey from journalism to fiction writing, and why the most compelling stories often come from our most uncomfortable emotions. Together, they dive into creativity, storytelling, perfectionism, intuition, and what it really takes to bring complex female characters to life.
Whether you're an aspiring writer, an avid reader, or simply curious about the creative process, this conversation offers inspiration for anyone looking to create meaningful work.
✨ What You’ll Learn & What We Discuss
- Andrea Bartz's journey from journalism to bestselling novelist
- The inspiration behind The Last Ferry Out
- How vulnerability creates compelling stories
- Writing authentic female characters
- Creativity versus perfectionism
- Why uncomfortable emotions make the best fiction
- Character development without rigid outlines
- Lessons every aspiring writer can learn
- Building a sustainable creative practice
- Finding your authentic voice as an artist
Follow Andrea Bartz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andibartz
Website: https://www.andreabartz.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@andibartz
Why I’m Against The Use of Generative AI https://andibartz.substack.com/p/why-im-against-the-use-of-generative
Exactly How To Resist AI
https://andibartz.substack.com/p/exactly-how-to-resist-generative
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Guest
00:02:53 The Journey of Writing and Publishing
00:05:46 Character Development and Protagonist Choices
00:09:07 The Creative Process and Sources of Inspiration
00:12:00 Exploring Themes and Messages in Writing
00:15:02 The Role of Thrillers and Mystery in Storytelling
00:21:35 The Power of Storytelling in Empathy
00:24:02 Diversity in Literature and Its Impact
00:28:14 Queer Representation in Literature
00:30:02 The Fight Against AI Copyright Infringement
00:33:58 Supporting Authors and Local Bookstores
Enjoyed this conversation? Be sure to watch our episode with Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer, where we explore mindfulness, possibility, and how changing the way we think can transform the way we live.
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