How to Write Like a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author - Interview with Pierce Brown (RED RISING)

My guest today is Pierce Brown, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Rising series, the latest of which—Light Bringer—recently came out in paperback. Today we talk about how Pierce overcomes self-doubt, how success has changed his career, whether writing makes him happy, and we debate creativity vs inspiration. We ALSO poke some good-natured fun at what authors are like.) Summary In this conversation, Pierce Brown shares his journey as a writer, discussing his early inspirations, the challenges he faced with feedback, and the creative process. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining health and relationships, the balance between inspiration and labor, and the pressures of success. Brown also reflects on the nature of happiness and the significance of ignorance in fostering creativity. The discussion concludes with a lightning round of quick insights, providing a glimpse into his thoughts on writing and creativity. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Admiration for Pierce Brown 02:58 Early Love for Stories and Becoming a Writer 09:09 Dealing with Doubts and Negative Feedback 13:41 The Challenges of Success and Fulfilling Promises 15:53 Happiness, Inspiration, and Creativity 26:19 Author Friendships and Avoiding Excessive Competition 30:16 Lightning Round Questions Want more writing advice and career insight? Join thousands for free at CreativeInspiredHappy.com to go behind the scenes with bestselling authors, and get access to our Book Club for Writers, creativity challenges, and more. More about Pierce: Instagram:   / piercebrownofficial   website: https://www.piercebrown.com X: https://x.com/Pierce_Brown