Nicola Upson on designing a good plot

Nicola returns to the pod!

Crime writer Nicola Upson returns to the pod to talk about designing a good plot.

Nicola tells us how her process has adjusted over time and discusses the unique requirements of the crime genre. Nicola’s latest book is Sorry for the Dead, continuing her hugely successful Josephine Tey series.

This episode is part of our latest Early Career Writers’ Resource pack, which is all about PLOT. Head over here for more amazing free resources from Okechukwu Nzelu and Inua Ellams.

Supported by Arts Council England.

Hosted by Steph McKenna and Simon Jones.

   
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Music by Bennet Maples.

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