On this episode of Articulate Experience— three best-sellers on writing for the masses.

The 27 books in the wildly popular Jack Reacher series follow the title character to countless different times, places, and circumstances. Yet, to succeed, author Lee Child admits, Reacher himself must never evolve.

Publishers doubted that audiences would root for a fat heroine. Jennifer Weiner proved them wrong. 

All eyes were on Yaa Gyasi when she signed a million dollar deal for her first book. Wary of fame, she’s been careful to protect her inner peace. 

• [01:00 ] Lee Child
• [19:18 ] Jennifer Weiner
• [38:38 ] Yaa Gyasi 

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