Lee Child: Writing Popular Fiction

Name: Lee Child: Writing Popular Fiction
Released: 2022-10-21T00:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Special Interest

Lee Child started writing his first Jack Reacher novel when he was 40. He has since written 26 more and sold an incredible 200 million books worldwide. Get an exclusive insight into his writing process and unlock his secrets to forging a successful career as a popular fiction author – whatever your age and experience.

2022 · 5m

EPISODE 1

Introduction

Lee introduces himself and his Jack Reacher franchise, and lays out the plan for his course on writing popular fiction.
EPISODE 2

Where Story Comes From and What It's For

Lee discusses the evolution of fiction from non-fiction, and what it is about a good story that instinctively draws people in.
EPISODE 3

If You Want to Be a Writer, You Have to Be a Reader First

Lee explains how you can start writing at any age, and without any specific experience. The only crucial qualification? Being a reader.
EPISODE 4

Why I Love Series Fiction

The only bad thing about reading a good book is finishing it – so why stop at writing just one?
EPISODE 5

How I Wrote My First Book

Writing novels is the perfect career for later in life, as Lee found to be the case when he lost his job at the age of 40.
EPISODE 6

How I Wrote My First Book

Find out how to carve out a niche for yourself within any genre of fiction.