Pacing and Process: Writing Thrillers and Mysteries with Elle Grawl

Send me a Text Message! Storyteller"s Society Waitlist Learn more about Elle In this episode, I talk with Elle Grawl, author of the psychological thrillers One of Those Faces and What Still Burns. Elle shares how she wrote her debut novel while balancing a demanding day job, how her writing process has evolved, and her best advice for writers navigating pacing and productivity challenges. What You’ll Learn:How Elle finished her debut novel while working full-time.The importance of pacing in thrillers and mysteries and how to refine it.Tips for evolving your writing process as life and creative needs change.Why experimenting with different methods can reignite your creativity. Actionable Tip: Take a moment to evaluate your current writing process. Is it still working for you? Try incorporating one new technique this week—whether it’s experimenting with drafting out of order, bullet-pointing your next few chapters, or carving out time during your lunch break to write. See how it feels and adjust as needed. Flexibility is key to keeping your momentum! Tweet me @DavidRGwyn