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Books & Books and Miami Book Fair present a writing workshop with Elizabeth George, author of Mastering the Process: From Idea to Novel
(Penguin Books, $17), on Wednesday, Apr. 14, 1 p.m., live via Crowdcast.
Elizabeth George is one of the most beloved mystery writers of the past two decades. The books in her Inspector Lynley series are mainstays on bestseller lists across the country, with each installment garnering rave reviews — an incredible feat for an American writer tackling British crime fiction. George’s novels feature characters who have grown and evolved throughout the series, picturesque English settings, and intricate plot twists that keep readers turning the pages.
At events, she is often asked: “How do you do it?”
In Mastering the Process: From Idea to Novel (Penguin Books, on sale: Apr. 6), she shares the method for researching, outlining, and writing that she has perfected over the course of writing dozens of books.
Using a previous Inspector Lynley novel (2008’s Careless in Red) as an example, George illustrates just how much work, research, and development go into her stories even before the first word of a rough draft is written. She shares never-before-seen notes, rough drafts, character analyses, and personal photos, giving readers an honest, unvarnished look at how she came to write one of her most popular novels.
Fans of her books will love this behind-the-scenes perspective on the inner workings of beloved characters like Inspector Lynley and Barbara Havers, while aspiring writers will learn how to develop and enhance their own work.
Mastering the Process is a personal invitation from Elizabeth George to readers who want a clear-eyed view of every step it takes to write a bestselling novel.
Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of 20 psychological suspense novels, four young adult novels, one book of nonfiction, and two short-story collections.
Her work has been honored with the Anthony and Agatha awards, two Edgar nominations, and both France’s and Germany’s first prize for crime fiction. She has taught creative writing internationally and is the recipient of an honorary doctorate in humane letters and an honorary MFA in creative writing. She lives in Seattle, WA.
Also available as an e-book. Visit www.penguinrandomhouse.com and www.elizabethgeorgeonline.com/.
