Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews New York Times-bestselling author Robert Dugoni about his new novel, The World Played Chess.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Reflections on WriterCon 2021

Chapter 2: News
a) TikTok revives backlist titles and puts them on the bestseller list.
b) Thriller sales decline—but it may be a matter of classification.

Chapter 3: Interview
Robert Dugoni discusses his blockbuster writing career, and explains:
a) the importance of learning the craft of writing;
b) how to understand your story;
c) the value of series novels;
d) the genesis of this mainstream novel; and
e) the importance of regular work habits.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
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William Bernhardt
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