This Is What Mystical Writing Feels Like (Dean Koontz Interview)

Learn more about Alpha School at ⁠https://go.alpha.school/howiwrite Dean Koontz has written more than a hundred novels and sold over 500 million copies of his books. This is my second time having him on the show. The first time, we discussed writing practices, routines, and rituals: the standard topics we cover on How I Write. This time was different. We explored the supernatural, mysticism, and how to cultivate a sense of wonder both in life and on the page. The vibe of this conversation felt like two old friends sitting in a cabin, discussing life, the world, and the craft of writing. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:31 Why Dean stopped outlining 00:03:55 Dean reveals his strangest real-life story 00:10:13 Stay open to the unknown 00:16:03 How to avoid prose that feels flat 00:23:21 Should writers use AI? 00:27:04 Where his plot twists come from 00:29:40 Dean’s 10-hour writing routine 00:31:56 Writers should mix genres 00:33:59 Ambition vs peace of mind 00:36:35 Dean’s inspirations for writing characters 00:41:32 What he learned from poetry 00:43:30 Being creative without losing your mind 00:47:27 How will the future judge us 00:54:30 Don't chase the market 00:56:27 What makes a good plot twist 01:02:38 Polish every page multiple times 01:03:59 Suspense vs horror 01:06:39 What Catholicism taught Dean 01:10:18 Infuse your writing with wonder *About the host* Hey! I’m David Perell and I’m a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. *Follow me* Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPv X: https://x.com/david_perell

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